Zinc settled 1.04% higher at Rs 429.05, while LME zinc prices surpassed $4,000 per tonne for the first time since 2022, reflecting considerable supply pressures in the market. Production disruptions at several mines, including those in China, coupled with restricted Iranian ore shipments due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, have raised concerns regarding Read More
Crude oil concluded the trading session with a 4.18% increase, reaching Rs 9,099, as rising tensions in the Middle East heightened apprehensions regarding potential disruptions in energy supply, inflationary pressures, and the overall stability of the global economy. The US military reported the destruction of five Iranian crude tankers following attempted strikes on a US Read More
Gold prices commenced trading on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Thursday at a lower level, despite the dollar’s continued subdued performance. Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, coupled with forthcoming inflation data from the U.S., have maintained market attention on the trajectory of interest rates. In the domestic market, MCX silver futures for Read More
Copper settled 1.87% higher at Rs 1,412.60 as the market maintained its attention on tightening supply outside the United States and robust metal flows into U.S. warehouses. COMEX copper inventories reached an unprecedented level of 766,795 short tonnes, which translates to 695,624 metric tonnes, underscoring a notable increase in stockpiles within the United States. In Read More
Natural gas concluded the trading session with a decline of 2.45%, settling at Rs 274.30. This downturn was influenced by record production levels in the U.S., high storage capacities, and anticipations of sufficient supplies for the winter season. The premium of November futures over October has decreased to a historic low of approximately $0.11 per Read More
Gold and silver prices commenced trading on the Multi-Commodity Exchange with a downward trajectory on Wednesday, despite the dollar maintaining a weak position. Concurrently, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, along with forthcoming inflation data, have directed market attention toward the implications for interest rates. In the domestic market, silver futures for September 2026 Read More
Aluminium concluded the trading session with a 0.53% increase, reaching Rs 349.45. This rise was underpinned by a reduction in physical availability and apprehensions regarding supply, as evidenced by the cash-to-three-month spread transitioning into slight backwardation, indicating stronger immediate demand and limited supplies. Aluminium inventories at the Shanghai Futures Exchange experienced a decline of 6.8% Read More
Natural gas settled 0.25% higher at Rs 281.2, driven by unseasonably warm weather in parts of the Midwest and eastern United States, which increased cooling demand. This prompted power generators to utilise more gas to satisfy heightened air-conditioning needs. However, the market maintained equilibrium due to increasing production and anticipations of subdued demand in the Read More
Gold and silver prices commenced on an upward trajectory for the second consecutive session on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Tuesday, driven by a decline in the US dollar. Investors are keenly anticipating inflation data that may shape expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming policy decisions. In the domestic market, silver futures for September 2026 Read More
Copper settled lower by 0.27% at Rs 1,378.55 as a stronger US dollar, bolstered by better-than-expected employment data, heightened expectations of tighter monetary policy, and concerns over demand exerted downward pressure on prices. US nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, following a revised rise of 23,000 in July, markedly surpassing projections of a 56,000 Read More
Natural gas settled higher by 0.97% at Rs 280.5, buoyed by unseasonably warm weather in parts of the Midwest and eastern United States. This climatic condition sustained elevated cooling demand and prompted power generators to increase their consumption of gas for electricity generation. Average US Lower 48 gas production rose to 112.9 billion cubic feet Read More
Gold and silver prices commenced the trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange with declines for the second consecutive day on Monday. This movement follows stronger-than-anticipated US employment figures, which bolstered expectations for elevated interest rates. Meanwhile, investors are poised for critical US inflation data scheduled for release later this week, seeking additional insight into Read More
Zinc settled 0.27% higher at Rs 414.85, supported by growing concerns over supply constraints. However, the extent of the gains was curtailed as renewed hostilities in the Middle East led to a rise in oil prices, thereby reigniting inflationary pressures. LME zinc cancelled warrants reached 30,875 tonnes, marking the highest level in over a year, Read More
Crude oil concluded the trading session with a gain of 0.49%, reaching Rs 8643, as renewed military actions by the US against Iran and new threats from Israel toward Tehran heightened apprehensions regarding possible disruptions to oil supplies from the Middle East. On Wednesday, six commodity vessels navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a decline from Read More
Aluminium settled 0.25% higher at Rs 347.60, buoyed by declining inventories and anticipations of additional policy support from China. However, the gains were constrained by rising oil prices, renewed inflation concerns, and expectations of increased interest rates. Aluminium stocks at three major Japanese ports decreased by 8.8% month-on-month, reaching 201,000 tonnes at the end of Read More
Natural gas settled 0.65% higher at Rs 279, buoyed by forecasts indicating stronger demand over the next two weeks. The weather is anticipated to remain hotter than normal at least until mid-September, providing additional support for prices. The gain occurred notwithstanding a minor reduction in gas flows to certain Gulf Coast LNG facilities, including Cheniere Read More
Gold and silver prices commenced on an upward trajectory for a second consecutive session on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Thursday, following a decline in the US dollar and a reduction in bond yields. Attention now shifts to US nonfarm payrolls data, which may impact expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming policy decision. In the Read More
Copper fell 1.24% to Rs 1,372.4 as industrial metals were impacted by a worldwide bond selloff, a stronger U.S. currency, and rising tensions in the Middle East. Hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium intensified pressure, as he suggested that the Fed might need to increase interest rates Read More
Crude oil concluded the trading session with a notable increase of 4.75%, reaching Rs 8,536. This surge was driven by heightened tensions stemming from renewed military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran, which have amplified worries regarding potential disruptions to energy supplies and shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Rising geopolitical tensions have heightened Read More
Zinc prices concluded the session with an increase of 0.76%, reaching Rs 417.4. This rise is attributed to concerns over tightening supply, a decrease in exchange inventories, and a boost in economic sentiment. However, it is noteworthy that the escalating prices are starting to exert pressure on physical demand in China. The zinc inventories monitored Read More
