While trade remained muted ahead of the week-long holiday in China, copper finished slightly down by 0.02% at Rs 1,401.65 as increased Chinese industrial activity offered support. China’s official manufacturing PMI increased to 50.1 in September from 49.8 in August, indicating a return to expansion territory. Meanwhile, the private RatingDog survey revealed even stronger momentum, Read More
Copper prices settled up 0.67% at Rs 1412.45, driven by expectations of a seasonal increase in Chinese demand that bolstered speculative buying. Traders are closely monitoring the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, seeking clarity on potential refined copper tariffs. Anticipations regarding inventory replenishment in China in advance of Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with a decline of 1.3%, settling at Rs 1,360.45. This downturn was influenced by prevailing uncertainty regarding potential U.S. tariffs on refined copper imports and the consequent effects on inventory flows. The White House remains undecided on tariffs, as officials evaluate the implications of increased manufacturing costs in relation Read More
Copper settled marginally lower by 0.22% at Rs 1,391.35 as profit booking emerged following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s more hawkish tone, which bolstered expectations of a potential rate hike next month and exerted pressure on risk-sensitive industrial metals. However, the downside remained constrained as the tightening of exchange inventories heightened concerns regarding the near-term Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with a decline of 0.47%, settling at Rs 1,391. This downturn was primarily driven by a stronger dollar and a prevailing weaker macroeconomic sentiment, which overshadowed the renewed apprehensions regarding tightening availability on the LME. Uncertainty regarding potential US tariffs on refined copper imports has prompted notable stock fluctuations Read More
Copper settled marginally lower by 0.03% at Rs 1,371.7, as increasing LME inventories alleviated supply concerns, counterbalancing the support derived from a significant decline in the dollar. LME copper stocks rose by an additional 12,425 tonnes, reaching a total of 235,975 tonnes. This marks an 11% increase from the previous week; however, it remains 40% Read More
Copper prices concluded the session with a 0.40% increase, reaching Rs 1,266.65. This uptick was bolstered by a reduction in exchange inventories and a more favourable medium-term supply outlook, although the extent of the gains was limited by a reduction in geopolitical tensions. LME copper stocks declined to 339,100 metric tonnes, marking their lowest level Read More
