Amid decreased supply from major producers, aluminium prices rose

Aluminium prices rose by 0.27% to ₹244.25, driven by supply constraints from major producers and changes in China’s export-related policies. China plans to end tax rebates on semi-manufactured aluminium exports from December, potentially removing five million tonnes from the global market. Bauxite prices surged to near-record highs, with Chinese smelters facing their lowest ore inventory…

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Reduction in Natural Gas as Production Increases, Storage Build Report Increases Supply

Natural gas prices fell by -0.75% to ₹237.5 due to increased daily production and higher-than-expected storage builds. The latest federal report showed utilities added 42 billion cubic feet of gas to storage for November 8, 2024, marking the fourth consecutive week of larger-than-usual injections. However, losses were limited by forecasts of colder weather, which is…

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The Maharashtra Election on November 20th has caused MCX to alter the base metal index’s expiration date

The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), India’s largest commodity exchange, has revised the expiry date of its base metal index futures contract (MCXMETLDEX) due to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election on November 20, 2024. Trading on MCX will only open for the evening session, and the contract will be available for trading until the revised expiry…

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Aluminum fell due to disappointment over China’s financial support

Aluminum prices fell 1.3% to 238.45 due to minor dissatisfaction with recently announced stimulus measures aimed at revitalizing China’s economy. And investors are uncertain about its immediate effect on the metals market. Concerns have been heightened by proposed tariffs on China after an election, which could reduce global demand for metals such as aluminum. China’s…

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