Commodity Watch: Tepid Demand For Copper Futures

New Delhi: Copper futures on Monday fell 0.3 per cent to Rs832.80 per kilogram as participants reduced their positions amid muted demand in the domestic market. On Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), copper contracts for February delivery eased by Rs2.50 or 0.3 per cent to Rs832.80 per kg in a business turnover of 3,680 lots. Analysts said trimming of positions by speculators amid muted demand in the spot market mainly dragged down copper prices in the futures trade.

Aluminium futures fall on low demand

Aluminium prices slipped 45 paise to Rs255.15 per kilogram in the futures market as participants trimmed their positions on a weak trend in the spot market. On MCX, aluminium for delivery in February fell 45 paise or 0.18 per cent to Rs255.15 per kg in 2,588 lots. Analysts said cutting down of positions by participants on easing demand from consuming industries mainly kept aluminium prices lower.