Copper falls by 0.6% on global cues

Fall in copper futures trade was mostly in line with a weakening trend overseas

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 20 2013 | 12:37 PM IST
Copper prices fell by 0.61% to Rs 465.80 per kg in futures trade today as speculators trimmed their positions, tracking a weak global trend.
 
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for delivery in August month fell Rs 2.85, or 0.61%, to Rs 465.80 per kg in business turnover of 2,618 lots.
 
On the similar lines, the metal for delivery in far-month November contracts declined by Rs 2.75, or 0.58%, to Rs 473.75 per kg in 336 lots.
 

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Market analysts said the fall in copper futures trade was mostly in line with a weakening trend overseas uncertainty about when the US Federal Reserve could ease back on stimulus that has helped fuel gains in commodities in recent years.
 
Globally, copper traded $95 lower at USD 7,305 a metric tonne on the London Metal Exchange in yesterday's trade.
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First Published: Aug 20 2013 | 12:35 PM IST

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