Nickel up 0.4% as demand picks up

Metal for delivery in December traded higher by 0.36%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Nov 14 2013 | 12:56 PM IST
Nickel prices gained 0.43% to Rs 873.70 per kg in futures trading today as speculators enlarged their positions, driven by pick up in demand in the spot market amid a firm global trend.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Nickel for delivery in November rose by Rs 3.70, or 0.43%, to Rs 873.70 per kg in business turnover of 877 lots.

Likewise, the metal for delivery in December traded higher by Rs 3.20, or 0.36%, to Rs 883.20 per kg in 44 lots.

Analysts said besides rising demand from alloy-makers, a firming global trend after US Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Janet Yellen backed stimulus until the economy and labour market improves, reducing concerns the central bank's bond-buying programme will soon be scaled back, mainly led to rise in nickel prices at futures trade.
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First Published: Nov 14 2013 | 12:54 PM IST

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