Aluminium concluded the trading session with a decline of 0.56%, settling at Rs 330.3. This downturn was influenced by reports detailing the aggressive overseas expansion strategies of Chinese producers, alongside apprehensions regarding a possible global surplus anticipated in 2027. However, losses were constrained by diminishing exchange inventories and ongoing supply uncertainty. Inventories at the London Read More
Copper settled higher by 0.88% at Rs 1,405.35, buoyed by enhancing sentiment surrounding artificial intelligence stocks and robust demand from China, although a stronger currency limited the extent of gains. China’s Yangshan copper import premium has reached a significant level, climbing to almost a 13-year high of $188 per tonne. This surge underscores robust demand Read More
Zinc settled 3.03% higher at Rs. 412.65, gaining Rs. 12.15, as falling inventories, elevated power prices and supply concerns supported market sentiment. The global refined zinc market shifted to a deficit of 3,900 tonnes in August from a surplus of 27,500 tonnes in July, according to the International Lead and Zinc Study Group. Shanghai Futures Read More
Aluminium prices concluded at Rs 323.10, reflecting a decrease of 0.57%. This decline can be attributed to anticipations of increased global supply in 2027, which dampened market sentiment, even in the face of decreasing exchange inventories and ongoing tightness in the physical market. Emirates Global Aluminium has resumed operations at 631 of its 1,262 reduction Read More
Aluminium concluded the trading session with a 0.62% increase, reaching Rs 324.95. This rise was bolstered by a reduction in inventories on both the Shanghai Futures Exchange and the London Metal Exchange. However, the potential for increasing global supply served to limit further gains. Inventories at the Shanghai Futures Exchange decreased by 11% compared to Read More
As easing Strait of Hormuz passage restrictions restored connectivity for Gulf smelters and eased worries about regional supply disruptions, aluminium finished 2.05% down at Rs. 324.8, down Rs. 6.8. Expectations of heightened production from Indonesia and a surge in Chinese exports exerted additional pressure on prices, despite the ongoing decline in visible inventories that offered Read More
Aluminium concluded the trading session with a 0.57% increase, reaching Rs. 335.35, an uptick of Rs. 1.9. This rise was bolstered by a reduction in inventories at Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses, which saw a decline of 7.8% compared to the report from September 30. However, the upside remained constrained by enhancing production in the Middle Read More
Zinc prices settled 0.69% higher at Rs 394.85, buoyed by a more favourable market sentiment stemming from the alleviation of geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, alongside persistent worries regarding tight near-term supply. Risk appetite strengthened following renewed diplomatic efforts that alleviated concerns regarding the potential for further conflict in the Middle East. Read More
Aluminium prices concluded at Rs 340.35, reflecting a 0.62% increase, bolstered by escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. This situation has tempered expectations regarding the resumption of Middle Eastern aluminium smelters and heightened apprehensions about global supply availability. Additional support emerged from a depreciating U.S. dollar following the Federal Reserve’s decision to Read More
Copper prices settled 0.12% lower at Rs 1,322.8 as investors exhibited caution in anticipation of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Additionally, indications of alleviating supply tightness in China contributed to the prevailing market sentiment. The Yangshan copper premium held firm at $112 per tonne, a slight decrease from the previous week’s $115, which marked Read More
Aluminium experienced a decline of 0.45%, settling at Rs 341.9, as the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East alleviated concerns regarding potential supply disruptions following the cessation of hostilities between the United States and Iran. The prospect of shipping resuming through the Strait of Hormuz exerted downward pressure on prices, while the restart Read More
Aluminium prices concluded the trading session nearly flat, declining by 0.01% to close at Rs 346.45. This slight decrease followed a wave of profit-taking after recent increases, influenced by a robust U.S. dollar and heightened anticipations of a more stringent Federal Reserve policy. The U.S. dollar index reached a three-week peak as rising tensions in Read More
Aluminium prices concluded the session at Rs 341.05, reflecting a decline of 0.55%. This decrease was influenced by resurfacing inflation worries, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove crude oil prices higher, thereby strengthening the outlook for prolonged elevated global interest rates. However, the downside remained constrained as supply-side risks continued to bolster Read More
Aluminium prices increased by 0.40%, concluding at Rs 339.80, bolstered by persistent supply concerns and the contraction of exchange inventories. Visible aluminium stocks in LME-registered warehouses have reached their lowest level since 2022, while inventories at the Shanghai Futures Exchange have decreased by 4.8%, underscoring robust physical demand. Renewed geopolitical uncertainty following fresh U.S. strikes Read More
Aluminium prices fell by 1.6%, closing at Rs 338.45, influenced by enhanced supply outlooks following the resumption of operations at Emirates Global Aluminium’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery after a three-and-a-half-month shutdown. The company anticipates that production will achieve 50% of capacity within a matter of days and expects to restore full operational capability by year-end, Read More
Aluminium prices increased by 0.24% to close at Rs 333.25, bolstered by worries regarding possible supply interruptions in the Middle East and a decrease in global inventories. Market sentiment exhibited a degree of caution following reports of a vessel being hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, Iran asserted that peace negotiations with the United Read More
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
Aluminium prices experienced a decline of 1.07%, concluding at Rs 329.35, as the alleviation of geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran mitigated worries regarding potential supply disruptions from the Middle East. Market sentiment improved following the agreement between both countries to resume discussions regarding the Strait of Hormuz in Qatar, which alleviated concerns about Read More
Aluminium prices experienced a decline of 2.57%, settling at Rs 345.25, as the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East alleviated concerns regarding potential supply disruptions. Market sentiment deteriorated after the United States provided Iran with a 60-day sanctions waiver in the wake of preliminary peace negotiations, enhancing expectations for a gradual normalisation of Read More
Aluminium prices experienced a decrease of 0.49%, concluding at Rs 356.9, as the alleviation of geopolitical tensions diminished worries regarding potential supply disruptions from the Middle East. Market sentiment deteriorated following the signing of an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran, which seeks to conclude hostilities and facilitate the reopening of the Read More
