MCX Copper Updates
Copper declined by 0.3 percent on the LME on the back of reemergence in Europe’s debt crisis coupled with a stronger dollar index. However, further downside in prices was restricted on the back of decline in LME inventories of copper which decreased by 3.3 percent to 220,925 tonnes yesterday.
On the MCX, prices gained by 0.5 percent on the back of sharp depreciation in Indian Rupee and closed at Rs.438.7/kg on Wednesday. Copper prices have failed to cross 440 on higher end indicating lack of buying interest, one can witness selling pressure to the tune of 430. Oscillators indicating flat to down move.
MCX Curde Updates
Nymex crude oil prices declined by 0.2 percent on Wednesday on the back of more than expected rise in US crude oil inventories coupled with re-emergence of the European debt crisis. Additionally, a stronger dollar index exerted further downside pressure on oil prices.
On the MCX, prices gained by 0.7 percent on account of sharp depreciation in the Indian Rupee and closed at Rs.5,213/bbl after touching an intra-day high of Rs 5224/bbl. Crude prices as expected test the resistance zone at 5225-5235 on higher end and witnessed selling pressure. We expect selling pressure to continue, one can sell on rise till 5185-5195.
