Nickel fell on global manufacturing weakness

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Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
Industry metals apart from copper dropped on Tuesday after US consumer confidence tumbled to five-month low in June. Persistent worries about economic health of the Eurozone also weighed on the base metals pack.

Aluminum declined on global risk-aversion ahead of the EU summit. Meanwhile, massive production cuts may result in slight deficit in the market, according to International Aluminum Institute.

Copper was the only gainer despite escalated concerns about the EU debt woes after Angela Merkel rejected sharing total debt liability.

Nickel extended previous slump as manufacturing activity remains weak all over the world. However, better spot market activity may lift the price in the next sessions.

Zinc was the top-loser amid weak spot demand and record high inventory levels. The metal may seek support from US pending home sales data due on Wednesday.


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