Base Metals & Energy
D A I L Y B U Z Z
COPPER
Copper prices moved up by 0.19 per cent to Rs 401.60 per kg in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions on firm global cues.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Copper for delivery in June traded higher by 75 paise, or 0.19 per cent, to Rs 401.60 per kg in a turnover of 690 lots.
Likewise, the metal for delivery in August edged up by 60 paise, or 0.15 per cent, to Rs 404.80 per kg in 33 lots.
CRUDE OIL
Crude oil futures rose 0.50 per cent to Rs 6,201 per barrel today as speculators created positions amid a firm trend in Asian markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Crude oil for delivery in June gained Rs 31, or 0.50 per cent,
to Rs 6,201 per barrel, with a business turnover of 775 lots.
The oil for July delivery moved up by Rs 30, or 0.49 per cent, to Rs 6,179 per barrel, with a business volume of 52 lots.