Copper falls more than 1% on global cues

Subdued domestic demand affected the trade

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 15 2013 | 2:39 PM IST
Copper futures for April fell by Rs 5.50, or 1.36%, to Rs 399 per kg in 30,989 lots.     

At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the June contract traded lower by Rs 5.45, or 1.32%, to Rs 406 per kg in 2,913 lots.

Prices fell as speculators reduced their positions.

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Amid weak global cues and subdued domestic demand,

Weakening overseas trend as data from China missed economists' forecasts that raised concern that demand from the biggest user is faltering has a negative impact on the trade.

Besides, subdued spot market demand also put pressure on the trade.

On the London Metal Exchange (LME), the three-month contract fell as much as 1.1% to $7,323 per tonne, lowest since August 3.

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First Published: Apr 15 2013 | 2:38 PM IST

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