Commodity Watch: Copper futures slip on muted demand

New Delhi: Copper futures on Thursday fell 0.29 per cent to Rs768.65 per kilogram as participants cut their positions amid a muted demand in the domestic market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for August delivery eased by Rs2.25 or 0.29 per cent to Rs774.60 per kg in a business turnover of 14,409 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 fall on low demand

Aluminium prices on Thursday declined 55 paise to Rs211.35 per kilogram in the futures market as participants trimmed their positions on a weak trend in the spot market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in August fell 55 paise or 0.26 per cent to Rs211.35 per kg in 4,202 lots. Analysts said cutting down of positions by participants on easing demand from consuming industries mainly kept aluminium prices lower.