Copper settled 0.64% higher at Rs 1,374.35, buoyed by indications of robust demand from China, the leading global consumer. However, traders exhibited caution in anticipation of the US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. Chinese buyers have capitalised on the recent price decline to restock inventories, resulting in a 7% increase in the Yangshan copper premium to 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 1.87% higher at Rs 1,412.60 as the market maintained its attention on tightening supply outside the United States and robust metal flows into U.S. warehouses. COMEX copper inventories reached an unprecedented level of 766,795 short tonnes, which translates to 695,624 metric tonnes, underscoring a notable increase in stockpiles within the United States. In Read More
Copper settled lower by 0.27% at Rs 1,378.55 as a stronger US dollar, bolstered by better-than-expected employment data, heightened expectations of tighter monetary policy, and concerns over demand exerted downward pressure on prices. US nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, following a revised rise of 23,000 in July, markedly surpassing projections of a 56,000 Read More
Copper fell 1.24% to Rs 1,372.4 as industrial metals were impacted by a worldwide bond selloff, a stronger U.S. currency, and rising tensions in the Middle East. Hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium intensified pressure, as he suggested that the Fed might need to increase interest rates Read More
Copper settled 0.09% lower at Rs 1,384.15 as a significant increase in exchange inventories alleviated worries regarding immediate supply constraints, while the growing availability exerted downward pressure on prices. LME-monitored inventories were recorded at 238,575 tonnes on August 20, reflecting an increase of approximately 16% from the lows observed in February. In contrast, SHFE stocks Read More
Copper settled 0.18% higher at Rs 1,378.3, buoyed by diminishing inventories and a constricting supply landscape beyond the borders of the United States. LME copper inventories decreased to 204,975 tonnes, reflecting a 48% decline since late May. Concurrently, the cash premium over three-month futures increased to $256.50 per tonne, marking the highest level since June Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with a 0.16% increase, reaching Rs 1,379.15. This uptick was bolstered by expectations of tightening global supply and apprehensions regarding limited mine output. Potential U.S. import tariffs persisted in redirecting copper toward American warehouses, while the Democratic Republic of Congo’s copper concentrate export ban contributed to supply concerns. LME Read More
Copper settled lower by 0.76% at Rs 1,365.5, influenced by a 1.1% increase in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouse inventories and a decline in Chinese manufacturing activity. China’s July manufacturing activity has decelerated to a four-month low, as the Politburo indicated a preference for existing policy measures over broad-based stimulus. This development has heightened concerns regarding Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with a 1.32% increase, reaching Rs 1,365. This rise was underpinned by a reduction in global inventories and a favourable outlook for near-term supply fundamentals, even as global demand indicators presented a mixed picture. Market sentiment remained positive as declining stocks in warehouses highlighted tightening availability outside the United 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, closing down 1.33% at Rs 1,228, as increasing supply pressures negatively impacted market sentiment. The decline was primarily influenced by events in China, the globe’s foremost consumer, where refined copper production is anticipated to increase by approximately 5% this year following a significant 10% rise the previous year. In a Read More
