Commodity Watch: Copper futures slip on muted demand
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New Delhi: Copper futures on Monday fell by 0.07 per cent to Rs844.55 per kilogram as participants cut their positions amid a muted demand in the domestic market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for April delivery eased 60paise or 0.07 per cent to Rs844.55 per kg in a business turnover of 3,230 lots. Analysts said trimming of positions by speculators amid a muted demand in the spot market mainly dragged down copper prices in the futures trade.
Aluminium futures rise on fresh bets
Aluminium prices on Monday rose 0.19 per cent to Rs242.90 per kilogram in futures trade as speculators built up fresh positions amid a positive trend in the spot market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium contracts for April delivery increased 45paise or 0.19 per cent to Rs242.90 per kg in a business turnover of 1,654 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consuming industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.
