Mumbai, Dec. 22 -- COMEX Copper futures stayed near four and half month highs amid firm equities. Asian markets closed with strong gains on Monday, buoyed by Wall Street's tech-led rally on Friday. China's Shanghai Composite Index added 0.69% while the Japanese benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged 1.8%. All other indices also ended on firm note. Choppy moves in European equities capped advances for the metal though and COMEX Copper futures are currently trading at $5.51 per pound, up marginally on the day. MCX Copper futures are trading at Rs 1122.90 per kg, up 0.72% on the day after hitting a high of Rs 1123.80 per kg.
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