Copper, nickel slide on global cues, low demand

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 23 2018 | 2:40 PM IST

Prices of copper and nickel drifted lower by upto Rs 3 per kg at the non-ferrous metals market today on weak global cues amid easing demand
Traders said sentiment turned bearish after London copper prices lost more ground today as hopes of progress on trade talks between Washington and Beijing faded, triggering
Also, copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange gave up 0.7 per cent to 48,240 yuan
In the national capital, copper mixed scrap and nickel plate (4x4) fell by
Following are today's metal rates (in Rs per kg):
Zinc ingot Rs 131-137, nickel plate (4x4) Rs 917-920, gun metal scrap Rs 227,

Lead ingot Rs 140, lead imported Rs 147, aluminium ingots Rs 168, aluminium sheet

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First Published: Aug 23 2018 | 2:40 PM IST

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