Copper down 0.25% on tepid spot demand

Metal for delivery in November contracts shed 70 paise, or 0.21%

Copper
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 17 2016 | 12:06 PM IST
Copper eased by 0.25% to Rs 320.40 per kg in futures trade today today as traders trimmed positions amid sluggish demand at the domestic spot markets.

At Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for delivery in August month declined by 80 paise, or 0.25% to Rs 320.40 per kg in business turnover of 870 lots.

Similarly, the metal for delivery in November contracts shed 70 paise, or 0.21% to Rs 326.80 per kg in 26 lots.

Analysts said the fall in copper prices at futures trade was mostly attributed to offloading of positions by participants owing to subdued demand in the spot market.
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First Published: Aug 17 2016 | 11:06 AM IST

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