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Copper futures trade lower on stronger dollar
Mar-19-2026

Copper futures traded bearish on MCX, pressured by the rising dollar and on sluggish demand outlook with the softening Chinese industrial activity and disappointing credit data. Moreover, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and profit booking at prevailing levels fuelled the negative trend.

The contract for March delivery was trading at Rs 1132.05 down by 1.82% or Rs 20.95 from its previous closing of Rs 1153.00. The open interest of the contract stood at 13493 lots.

The contract for April delivery was trading at Rs 1151.95 down by 1.76% or Rs 20.60 from its previous closing of Rs 1172.55. The open interest of the contract stood at 8023 lots on MCX.


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