Zinc concluded the trading session with a 0.98% increase, reaching Rs 328.95, bolstered by anticipated short-term supply disruptions and favorable demand outlooks. As the Lunar New Year draws near, a zinc mine located in Southwest China has halted operations in early February, with a projected resumption in March. This suspension is expected to lead to Read More
Copper experienced a decline of 1.28%, closing at Rs 1,233.65, influenced by increasing exchange inventories and lackluster trading activity in anticipation of China’s Lunar New Year holiday. LME warehouse stocks increased to 189,100 tons, marking the highest level since May, driven by new deliveries in Taiwan and the U.S. Meanwhile, Shanghai Futures Exchange inventories surged Read More
Zinc prices experienced an upward movement, concluding with a gain of 1.69% at Rs 325.65, as market participants concentrated on imminent supply disruptions and the potential for reduced availability in the lead-up to the Chinese New Year. Numerous mines in China have declared temporary production halts for the holiday season, with facilities in the southwest Read More
Zinc concluded the trading session with a decline of 0.77%, settling at Rs 321.7, influenced by a combination of increased production in China and the strengthening of the dollar, which exerted downward pressure on the market. In December 2025, China’s refined zinc production reached an unprecedented 675,000 tons, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.1%. This Read More
Aluminium prices exhibited an upward movement, concluding with a gain of 1.01% at Rs 314.85, bolstered by favorable macroeconomic indicators from China and constricting global supply dynamics. In January 2026, China’s manufacturing PMI increased to 50.3, marking the most rapid expansion in three months. This growth was propelled by enhanced output and new orders, notably Read More
Copper prices declined by 0.88% to close at Rs 1,218.95, as initial support from robust Chinese macroeconomic data was counterbalanced by a stronger U.S. dollar. In January 2026, China’s manufacturing PMI increased to 50.3, marking the most rapid expansion in three months. This growth was propelled by heightened output, an uptick in new orders, and Read More
Copper prices experienced a significant increase, closing at Rs 1,411.5, reflecting a rise of 6.79%. This movement was largely influenced by diminishing confidence in the U.S. dollar, alongside escalating geopolitical and trade uncertainties. Sentiment saw an uptick following President Trump’s renewed threats of military action against Iran. However, reassurances regarding a robust dollar policy did Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.84%, reaching Rs 1,283.8, buoyed by supply-side disruptions and a reduction in geopolitical tensions. The most immediate catalyst was the near-halt in production at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine in northern Chile, where a prolonged labor strike resulted in the shutdown of the desalination plant, jeopardizing Read More
Zinc prices experienced a modest increase, closing up by 0.18% at Rs 311.9, bolstered by a depreciating U.S. dollar and stronger-than-anticipated economic indicators from China. The dollar index experienced a decline following U.S. President Donald Trump’s reaffirmation of his intention to implement an additional 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries, which exerted pressure Read More
Copper prices experienced a decline yesterday, closing down by 1.29% at Rs 1285.65, influenced by indications of weakening demand from the leading consumer, China. The Yangshan import premium, an important indicator of Chinese consumption, has decreased by 50% over the last month, reaching its lowest point since mid-2024. Concurrently, inventories in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses Read More
Copper prices experienced a decline, closing 0.36% lower at Rs 1308.5, influenced by a robust U.S. dollar and diminishing worries regarding the prompt enforcement of U.S. tariffs on essential minerals. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a temporary halt on tariffs concerning rare earths, lithium, and other essential minerals, which affected market sentiment, despite copper’s continued Read More
Zinc prices experienced a modest increase, closing up 1.18% at Rs 312.7. This uptick was bolstered by positive sentiment regarding stable demand from China, coupled with diminishing inventories and persistent disruptions on the supply side. Sentiment was bolstered by reports of planned maintenance shutdowns at multiple Chinese zinc mines, anticipated to diminish concentrate availability in Read More
Copper prices experienced a notable recovery, closing up by 2.65% at Rs 1,315.2, bolstered by a depreciating U.S. dollar and a more optimistic outlook on demand following China’s indication of new initiatives to enhance domestic consumption. China’s cabinet deliberated on a suite of fiscal and financial measures designed to bolster household expenditure and investment, thereby Read More
Copper prices experienced a decline, closing down by 2.28% at Rs 1,307.75, as profit-taking occurred following the recent surge fueled by expectations of constrained supply and concerns related to tariffs. Market participants express caution regarding the possibility that U.S. tariffs on refined metals, instituted during the Trump administration, may redirect global shipments to the U.S., Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 2.04%, reaching a settlement at Rs 1313.3, driven by supply-side concerns that overshadowed the mixed macroeconomic indicators. Sentiment was bolstered by disruptions in critical producing areas, notably Chile, where Capstone Copper revealed that operations at its Mantoverde mine would be reduced to approximately 30% capacity Read More
Copper prices maintained their robust upward trajectory, closing 0.54% higher at Rs 1,292.5, driven by supply-side disruptions and anticipations of persistently increasing demand stemming from the AI boom and the global energy transition, which bolstered market sentiment. The tightening of physical availability is evident in the Yangshan copper premium, which is concluding the year close Read More
Zinc prices experienced a slight decline, closing down by 0.44% at Rs 307.65, as profit-taking occurred following a recent surge fueled by speculative purchasing amid worries about tightening supply. The correction occurred notwithstanding new signs of supply-side limitations in China, where a central zinc mine is poised for routine maintenance, leading to a decrease in Read More
Copper prices experienced a significant correction, closing down by 3.55% at Rs 1,232.6, as traders took the opportunity to realize profits following recent record highs. The decline occurred notwithstanding a generally favorable macroeconomic and structural environment. The US economy experienced its most rapid growth in two years in the third quarter, propelled by robust consumer Read More
Zinc prices continued their upward trajectory, closing with an increase of 2.59% at Rs 312.95. This rise was bolstered by limited year-end trading activity, speculative purchasing, and a depreciating US dollar, all amidst apprehensions regarding tightening supply conditions. Planned maintenance shutdowns at zinc mines in Central and Southwest China are anticipated to provide additional support Read More
Copper experienced a notable increase, closing higher by 1.47% at Rs 1,156.6, bolstered by constricting supply dynamics and strong macroeconomic performance in the United States. The US economy experienced its most rapid growth in two years in the third quarter, propelled by robust consumer spending, exports, and industrial activity, which supports demand from sectors that Read More
