Prices of aluminium rise as production costs rise due to record-high alumina costs

Aluminium prices rose by 0.91% to 239.55, driven by higher production costs and record-high alumina prices. China, the world’s largest aluminium producer, cut its benchmark lending rates as part of stimulus measures to revive its slowing economy. Global primary aluminium output rose 1.3% year-on-year in September to 6.007 million tonnes, while China’s aluminium production increased…

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Natural Gas

Natural gas eased amid forecasts of milder weather over the next two weeks

Natural gas prices fell 1.4% yesterday to settle at 197.6, as forecasts of milder weather over the next two weeks indicated less than normal heating demand. Meteorologists predict warmer-than-normal temperatures in the Lower 48 U.S. states through Nov. 1, which will reduce natural gas consumption. As a result, LSEG forecasts that average gas demand, including…

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A weaker dollar and some short-covering helped copper rise

Copper prices rose by 0.48% to ₹821.05, driven by a softer dollar and short-covering activity. China’s pledge to increase debt and stimulate growth boosted sentiment, but it lacked specific details on the stimulus and limited enthusiasm. China’s weaker-than-expected September trade data raised concerns about demand, while the US Federal Reserve’s cautious interest rate cuts weighed…

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