Copper futures settled almost flat with positive momentum on Tuesday on optimism that the United States would cut tariffs on Beijing that were put into place by former President Donald Trump. Although a stronger US currency kept gains in check.
Copper futures for July delivery gained marginally $0.0005 to settle at $4.4355 a pound on the Comex metals division of New York Mercantile Exchange. However, Copper on the London Metal Exchange was down 0.47 percent at $9,699 a ton.