NMDC, Tata Steel, and other metal stocks fall up to 8%. Here's why
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Shares of metal stocks like NMDC, NALCO and Tata Steel fell up to 8% on Tuesday after top consumer China held back from unleashing more stimulus. At a briefing, China's state planner National Development and Reform Commission said they were confident of reaching its economic targets this year and promised further support for growth but disappointed investors who were looking out for more stimulus measures. The government will focus on accelerating the absorption of housing inventory, increasing the quality of homes and revitalizing existing land, among other targets, said NDRC Chairman Zheng Shanjie. "The long-awaited conference this morning failed to deliver the expected signal of further strong stimulus," said Pei Hao, an analyst at international brokerage Freight Investor Services. Back on Dalal Street, NMDC shares fell 7.7% to day’s low of Rs 211 on the BSE, while those of Tata Steel fell by 4.6% to Rs 156.70. Meanwhile,...