Copper prices increased by 0.20% to close at Rs 1,287.4, buoyed by constricting global supply dynamics and ongoing reductions in inventory levels at key metal exchanges. However, gains remained constrained as investors exhibited caution regarding the uncertainty surrounding U.S. monetary policy and the potential imposition of import tariffs on refined copper. Market participants remained vigilant Read More
Copper prices increased by 0.15% to close at Rs 1,272.25, bolstered by constrained global supply conditions following a 12.9% year-on-year decline in Chile’s copper production in May, which totalled 423,623 metric tonnes. Additional support stemmed from apprehensions regarding potential US tariffs, which prompted increased shipments into the United States and constrained availability in other regions. 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
Copper prices concluded the trading session with a 0.44% increase, reaching Rs 1,315.3. This uptick was bolstered by a decline in energy costs and a favourable outlook for global manufacturing demand. The decline in crude oil prices followed encouraging developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations, with both sides signalling progress toward restoring trade and energy flows through Read More
Copper prices declined by 0.23% to close at Rs 1,337.6, as investors weighed the reduction in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against apprehensions regarding deteriorating economic indicators from China. Market sentiment showed signs of improvement following reports indicating that the United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement intended to resolve the conflict Read More
Copper prices closed 0.78% higher at Rs 1,335.35, buoyed by a shift in risk sentiment following growing optimism about a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Easing geopolitical tensions contributed to alleviating worries regarding global economic growth and the demand for industrial metals. Additional support emerged from persistent speculation regarding potential U.S. Read More
Copper prices decreased by 1.06% to close at Rs 1,313.55, influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and increasing expectations of tighter monetary policy, which negatively impacted sentiment across industrial metals. The United States initiated military action against Iranian targets in response to the downing of an American helicopter. This escalation has heightened Read More
Copper prices experienced a decline of 2.92%, settling at Rs 1,336.15. This drop reflects a weakening risk sentiment in the industrial metals sector, driven by renewed concerns about inflation and diminishing optimism regarding a potential peace agreement between the US and Iran. The decline was also reflected in physical market indicators, with the Yangshan copper Read More
Copper prices increased by 1.26% to close at Rs 1,365.8, bolstered by apprehensions regarding constricting global supply conditions and revised price projections from leading investment banks. Market sentiment showed signs of improvement following Goldman Sachs’ upward revision of its end-2026 copper price forecast to $13,735 per metric tonne. This adjustment was attributed to a decline Read More
Copper prices settled higher by 0.35% at Rs 1,367.45, buoyed by a resurgence in investor sentiment following indications that the United States and Iran were progressing toward a potential agreement that might facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Easing concerns over inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes have also bolstered industrial metals. However, Read More
Copper yesterday settled down by 0.79% at Rs 1337.55 as concerns over weakening demand sentiment intensified following softer-than-expected economic data from China and elevated crude oil prices. China’s industrial production rose by 4.1% in April compared to the same month last year, a notable deceleration from the 5.7% growth recorded in March, and falling short Read More
Copper prices experienced a notable increase yesterday, closing up by 3.33% at Rs 1369.05. This rise was bolstered by escalating supply concerns after Freeport disclosed a delay in the complete restoration of its Grasberg mine operations in Indonesia. Additional support emerged from inflation data out of China that exceeded expectations, with consumer prices increasing by Read More
Copper yesterday settled lower by 0.3% at Rs 1,304.25 as profit booking emerged following recent gains attributed to easing geopolitical tensions, a weaker U.S. dollar, and improving demand indicators from China. Market sentiment continued to be bolstered following indications from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential for a swift resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict, Read More
Copper prices decreased by 0.43%, closing at Rs 1,276.75, as new demand worries associated with rising tensions between Iran and the US countered the support from tightening near-term supply indicators. The increase in geopolitical risks has bolstered the US dollar, while simultaneously heightening worries regarding global growth and industrial demand, thereby impacting sentiment in the Read More
Copper prices declined by 0.13% to close at Rs 1,275.3, influenced by signs of an increasing global surplus and prevailing macroeconomic challenges. The appreciation of the dollar, apprehensions regarding global economic expansion, and ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East have negatively impacted sentiment, especially in light of weaker demand indicators from China. Data from Read More
Copper prices rose by 0.07% to settle at Rs 1293.35, supported by constricting near-term supply dynamics as global smelters engage in a focused maintenance period during the second quarter. The seasonal disruption, coupled with declining inventories in essential exchanges, has provided fundamental backing to prices. Moreover, the restocking initiatives in China ahead of the Labor Read More
Copper prices experienced a modest decline of 0.34%, concluding at Rs 1,265.05, as market participants exercised caution in anticipation of possible U.S.–Iran peace negotiations and critical indications from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate adjustments. The Yangshan premium, indicative of China’s import demand, held steady at $69 per ton, suggesting persistent support even as it Read More
Copper prices increased by 0.31% to close at Rs 1,273, primarily driven by apprehensions regarding potential supply disruptions. Shortages of sulphur—an essential input in metal processing—stemming from tensions in the Middle East, have contributed to the prevailing bullish sentiment. Sentiment showed an uptick amid expectations of renewed discussions between the U.S. and Iran, as Donald Read More
Copper prices increased by 1.44%, closing at Rs 1,210.15, primarily driven by a significant decline in inventories at the Shanghai Futures Exchange, which decreased by 11.5% over the past week. The downturn in equities suggests a strengthening of near-term demand, despite the prevailing caution in global markets. Market participants are meticulously observing the dynamics of Read More
Copper prices experienced a decline of 0.17%, concluding at Rs 1,159.55, reflecting a cautious market sentiment influenced by persistent geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Market participants are attentively monitoring the situation following U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum regarding Iran, as the absence of a definitive timeline for resolution has heightened apprehensions about global economic growth. Read More
