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…
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…
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Tuesday. Industrial metals also retreated, with copper facing lingering pressure from concerns over top importer China after Beijing gave neutral hints to plans for more stimulus. Positive copper import data did little to offset this trend. Broad metal prices were also largely negative and were nursing losses…
As market challenges ease, UBS strategists predict that major commodity sectors will bottom out in the coming months. Despite weak performance in most categories, the outlook remains positive, with sector-wide recovery and growth into 2025. Over 6-12 months, total returns of at least 10% for the UBS CMCI are forecasted. The energy sector, particularly crude…
