Metal Stocks Rally: Hindustan Copper, SAIL, Vedanta Share Price Jump as Weak Dollar Lifts Metal Prices

Metal stocks like Hindustan Copper, SAIL, Vedanta, Adani Enterprises and others gained on Thursday after global base metal prices surged overnight. The rally came mainly from a weaker US dollar, which makes dollar-priced commodities cheaper for global buyers.

Hindustan Copper was the top performer, rising 6.6% to ₹361.80. Vedanta, National Aluminium, Hindalco, NMDC and SAIL also gained between 0.5% and 1.3%.

Weak US Dollar Triggers Buying

The US dollar index fell 0.49% to 98.86, its lowest since October 29, marking 9 straight sessions of losses. A weaker dollar boosts demand for metals, helping Indian metal stocks move higher.

This decline followed US payroll data showing companies cut jobs in November at the fastest rate since early 2023. The soft job data increased expectations that the US Federal Reserve may cut interest rates at its December 12 meeting. Markets now see an 89% chance of a 25 bps rate cut, up from 83% a week ago.

Geopolitical tensions, including stalled talks between the US and Russia on the Ukraine war, added a mild risk premium supporting metal prices.

Copper Hits Record High

Global copper prices soared, with 3-month LME copper touching a record $11,541 per ton. Copper is now up 31% this year, heading for its strongest yearly gain since 2017.

Supply shortages also boosted prices, as shipments were rushed to the US before the new tariffs came into effect.

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Other Base Metals Also Rise

• Tin jumped 4.2% to $40,675 after hitting a 2022-high.
• Aluminium gained 1.1% to $2,897 per ton.
• Zinc held steady at $3,063.
• Lead edged up 0.1% to $1,997.50.
• Nickel increased 0.6% to $14,895.

Prices for base metals have stayed strong through the year, supported by:

• Expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts
• A falling US dollar
• Better growth outlook in China
• Supply issues and sector-level policy changes
• Higher capital expenditure in the aluminium industry

Conclusion

Metal stocks surged as global commodity markets strengthened, with copper hitting an all-time high and the US dollar weakening sharply. Hindustan Copper and SAIL led the rally, supported by strong overseas prices, supply concerns, and expectations of easing US interest rates. 

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