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Copper take overseas cues, weakens by 0.5%

Low demand at the domestic spot markets also affected prices

Copper futures take overseas cues, weaken 0.50%
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 19 2015 | 12:47 PM IST
Amid a weak trend in the global market and subdued domestic demand, copper prices fell 0.50% in futures trade today.

At Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for delivery in November shed Rs 1.75, or 0.50%, to Rs 344.80 per kg in a business turnover of 2,833 lots.

On similar lines, metal for delivery in February next year was down by Rs 1.70, or 0.48%, to Rs 350.60 per kg in 85 lots.

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Analysts attributed the fall in copper futures to weak global cues and low demand at the domestic spot markets here.

Globally, copper for delivery in three months retreated as much as 0.60% to $5,254 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange.

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First Published: Oct 19 2015 | 11:48 AM IST

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