Commodity Watch: Aluminium futures retreat from record highs

New Delhi: Aluminium prices retreated after hitting a record high of Rs 317.80 per kg in the futures trade as traders booked profits at higher levels, tracking weak global cues. Ending the three-day rally, aluminium futures for January delivery slipped by Rs 1.50, or 0.48 per cent, to Rs 313.30 per kilogram.

Copper futures slip as global prices ease after record high

Copper prices fell by Rs 8.30 to Rs 1,330 per kilogram in the futures trade tracking a retreat in global prices from record highs. The red metal futures for January delivery slipped 0.62 per cent in a turnover of 14,557 lots.

Zinc futures ease on weak demand

Zinc prices fell Rs 2.35 to Rs 313.30 per kg in futures trade as speculators reduced their exposure, tracking negative cues from the spot market. Zinc contracts for January delivery slipped by 0.74 per cent in a turnover of 4,711 lots.