Nifty Metal Index: Metal stocks rally on China’s realty stimulus, LME gains

Nifty Metal Index: Metal stocks rally on China’s realty stimulus, LME gains

Mumbai: Metal stocks were the top gainers in Tuesday’s trading as China’s new package to rescue its floundering property market boosted sentiment in the sector. The Nifty Metal Index soared 3.9%, while the benchmark Nifty gained 0.1% on Tuesday. Hindustan Zinc surged 20%, followed by Vedanta which gained 7.04%. Jindal Steel and Power and Hindalco … Read more

copper prices: Domestic copper at lifetime highs; factors affecting the price surge

copper prices: Domestic copper at lifetime highs; factors affecting the price surge

A broad advance in industrial metals took domestic copper prices to record levels last week. A firm overseas market due to fresh Chinese stimulus measures, concerns over tightness in global mine supply, and hopes of strong green demand boosted prices. In the key domestic MCX futures, prices of copper are hovering near Rs 900 a … Read more

Goldman Sachs retains bullish view for commodities in 2024

Goldman Sachs retains bullish view for commodities in 2024

Goldman Sachs held onto its view to go long on commodities in 2024 which have given a 9% return year to date, which is further expected to rise to 15% by year-end, on cyclical and structural support to demand, and geopolitical risks. The bank forecast a return of 20% in select sectors such as energy … Read more