Three-month copper futures on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have broken the $13,000 per tonne threshold for the first time, setting a new record high. After rising 11% in the last 30 days, the copper return in a year is 40%. In 10 years, the return on copper will be 11% CAGR. After reaching a…
Copper prices are down 0.18% to 878.3. Investors are a little scared due to the conflict between Israel and Iran and the unclear supply-demand situation. However, prices are somewhat stable due to the low availability of copper worldwide. LME (London Metal Exchange) copper stocks are at 107,350 tons. This is 60% lower than in March…
For the first time since March 2022, copper stocks in COMEX warehouses are now higher than those on the London Metal Exchange (LME). The change is due to strong US demand and higher prices for copper in the US compared to other regions. Although LME copper stocks fell 37% to 164,725 metric tons due to…
Copper prices rose by 0.32% to settle at 860.8, driven by speculative buying amid geopolitical uncertainty. Initially, the market gained in hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions. Still, this optimism waned after the U.S. Treasury Secretary confirmed no unilateral tariff cuts have been proposed and formal talks are yet to begin. China has also made…
According to Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, Hindalco plans to invest Rs 45,000 crore over the next three years in its copper, aluminum, and specialized alumina subsidiaries. The investment will be directed toward next-generation high-precision designed products and upstream operations. While speaking at the launch of its new corporate identity, Birla…
Last week, Copper prices showed volatility. LME Copper was at $9,793 per metric ton after rising to $9,822.5, while MCX Copper was steady at ₹899.80. The market is expected to be affected by China’s stimulus plans and Chile’s copper production slowdown, with major banks predicting tight supplies and price volatility in the coming months. Copper…
In response to allegations of unfair trade practices, US President announced on Tuesday that he is considering imposing import tariffs on copper and that US production of the red metal should be restarted. He said that copper is essential to American industries and should be produced domestically. According to Census Bureau data, Chile, Canada and…
Copper prices rose by 0.81% to settle at ₹824.45, driven by supply concerns and stronger demand signals. Peru, the world’s second-largest copper producer, reported a 1.2% decline in September production and revised 2024 output expectations to 2.8 million tons. The global refined copper market showed a deficit of 131,000 metric tons in September, compared to…
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…
Copper prices fell -0.91% to settle at 814.8, driven by a stronger dollar that touched levels near 103.8, dampening hopes for a quick cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Although China’s central bank cut benchmark lending rates to record lows, one- and five-year lending prime rates were cut by 25 basis points to…
