Gold prices experienced a significant increase, closing at Rs 1,65,915, reflecting a rise of 5.21%. This movement can be attributed to a declining U.S. dollar and an escalation in geopolitical and policy uncertainties, which in turn enhanced demand for safe-haven assets. The dollar declined to a four-year low following indications from U.S. President Donald Trump Read More
Zinc prices experienced a notable increase, closing higher by 2.58% at Rs 324.4, driven by escalating worries regarding constrained near-term supply. Refined zinc production is projected to have decreased by approximately 2% last year, even with a 6.3% increase in mined output. This discrepancy highlights ongoing production restrictions among smelters, especially in Kazakhstan and Japan, Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a significant increase, closing up by 7.33% at Rs 352.9, as a severe Arctic blast caused the freezing of oil and gas wells and pipelines throughout the United States, resulting in production levels dropping to a two-year low. Frigid temperatures affecting extensive regions of the nation increased the demand for heating Read More
Gold prices continued their upward trajectory, closing with an increase of 1.07% at Rs 1,57,699, bolstered by robust safe-haven demand in the context of rising trade and geopolitical tensions. New apprehensions surfaced following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of potential tariff increases on automobiles, lumber, and pharmaceuticals imported from South Korea, alongside a hike in Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.84%, reaching Rs 1,283.8, buoyed by supply-side disruptions and a reduction in geopolitical tensions. The most immediate catalyst was the near-halt in production at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine in northern Chile, where a prolonged labor strike resulted in the shutdown of the desalination plant, jeopardizing Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant increase, closing with a gain of 3.49% at Rs 5,630. This surge was largely attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed threats toward Iran, which heightened concerns regarding possible disruptions in supply. Further assistance was derived from disruptions in Kazakhstan, where operations at the significant Read More
An extraordinary surge of more than six percent was seen in silver, further consolidating its record ascent past one hundred ten dollars per ounce. As a result of the rise in geopolitical tensions and the attendant trade threats, there has been an increase in the demand for precious metals. The markets have been shown to Read More
Aluminium prices experienced a slight increase, closing up by 0.05% at Rs 315.2, as market participants reevaluated their outlook on supply constraints and robust global demand. Sentiment was bolstered by indications of economic stabilization in China following Beijing’s reaffirmation of its commitment to supportive policies. China’s central bank indicated its intention to reduce the reserve Read More
Natural gas prices experienced an increase, closing up by 1.81% at Rs 326.4, bolstered by anticipations that severe cold weather will significantly elevate heating demand while simultaneously restricting production due to freeze-offs at oil and gas wells. Weather forecasts suggest that temperatures are likely to stay predominantly below normal until February 5, with the most Read More
The price of silver has grown by almost three percent, and it is now very close to $99 per ounce. A strong surge in the metals market has been launched as a result of the depreciation of the dollar, which has been spurred by the rising tensions between the United States and Europe. Participants in Read More
Zinc prices experienced a modest increase, closing up by 0.18% at Rs 311.9, bolstered by a depreciating U.S. dollar and stronger-than-anticipated economic indicators from China. The dollar index experienced a decline following U.S. President Donald Trump’s reaffirmation of his intention to implement an additional 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries, which exerted pressure Read More
Crude oil prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.94% at Rs 5,569, reflecting market responses to a confluence of supply-side disruptions, optimistic demand forecasts, and geopolitical uncertainties. Prices stabilized following a brief halt in operations at two significant oil fields in Kazakhstan, which has heightened immediate supply apprehensions. Sentiment was further shaped Read More
Gold prices extended gains yesterday, settling higher by 1.53% at Rs 1,52,862, bolstered by robust safe-haven demand in light of escalating tensions between the United States and NATO regarding Greenland. President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to asserting control over the Arctic island, explicitly not dismissing the possibility of employing force, thereby increasing geopolitical risk premiums. Read More
Copper prices experienced a decline yesterday, closing down by 1.29% at Rs 1285.65, influenced by indications of weakening demand from the leading consumer, China. The Yangshan import premium, an important indicator of Chinese consumption, has decreased by 50% over the last month, reaching its lowest point since mid-2024. Concurrently, inventories in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a significant increase yesterday, closing with a rise of 5.47% at Rs 351, largely propelled by a rally influenced by weather conditions, as forecasts indicated a shift toward much colder scenarios across the Northern Hemisphere. The expansion of the polar vortex has facilitated the incursion of Arctic air into the central Read More
Although it has seen a decrease, going below $94, silver continues to remain close to the levels at which it reached its historical peaks. Because of the growing tensions between the United States and Europe about Greenland, there has been a major increase in the desire for safe havens for capital investments. There has been Read More
Aluminium prices experienced a modest increase yesterday, closing up 0.35% at Rs 317.6, bolstered by supply-side apprehensions following China’s attainment of the government-mandated production capacity limit. Despite a significant increase of 29.2% in inventories at Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses compared to the previous week, the downside appears constrained as overarching global fundamentals indicate a persistent Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a slight decline yesterday, with the benchmark closing down 0.5% at Rs 5,422. This movement can be attributed to the recent easing of civil unrest in Iran, which has diminished the likelihood of a U.S. military response that might have threatened the stability of Middle Eastern supply chains. Decreased geopolitical risk Read More
Gold prices experienced a significant increase, closing up 2.19% at Rs 145,639, reaching a new record high, propelled by robust safe-haven demand. Purchasing activity surged following President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on various European nations, heightening fears of a worsening trade dispute and possible countermeasures from the EU. Ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Read More
Zinc prices concluded the trading session down 1.59% at Rs 312.8, influenced by regulatory and macroeconomic challenges emanating from China. Sentiment deteriorated following directives from Chinese regulators mandating exchanges, such as the Shanghai Futures Exchange, to eliminate high-frequency trading servers, thereby curtailing speculative engagement. Concerns regarding demand prospects remained as China’s 2025 new bank lending Read More
