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
Natural gas prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 1.45%, reaching was bolstered by a storage injection that was smaller than the typical amount and predictions of persistently warm weather throughout the United States, especially with record-high temperatures anticipated in the Southwest over the weekend. The Commodity Weather Group anticipates that temperatures will Read More
Copper settled marginally lower by 0.22% at Rs 1,391.35 as profit booking emerged following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s more hawkish tone, which bolstered expectations of a potential rate hike next month and exerted pressure on risk-sensitive industrial metals. However, the downside remained constrained as the tightening of exchange inventories heightened concerns regarding the near-term Read More
Crude oil settled marginally higher by 0.25% at Rs 7,984, as uncertainty surrounding US-Iran diplomatic talks continued to bolster prices. However, the shift in US policy toward economic pressure, rather than military action, has led to a reduction in the geopolitical risk premium. Negotiations between the US and Iran exhibit no immediate prospects for renewal, Read More
Gold and silver prices commenced the trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange with a notable decline on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive session of losses. This downturn follows remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, which have heightened expectations regarding a potential increase in interest rates. In the domestic market, silver futures for Read More
Aluminium concluded the trading session with minimal movement, rising by 0.01% to Rs 344.4. This stability was influenced by China’s commitment to implement fiscal policy measures aimed at bolstering economic growth, which counterbalanced the anticipation of enhanced production in the Middle East and ongoing supply availability. China’s Q2 GDP growth decelerated to 4.3%, heightening anticipations Read More
Crude oil concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.85%, reaching Rs 7,964, as market participants observed the diplomatic negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz while evaluating the mixed signals from US inventory data. Technical discussions between Iran and Oman are anticipated to persist regarding the establishment of a permanent Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with a decline of 0.47%, settling at Rs 1,391. This downturn was primarily driven by a stronger dollar and a prevailing weaker macroeconomic sentiment, which overshadowed the renewed apprehensions regarding tightening availability on the LME. Uncertainty regarding potential US tariffs on refined copper imports has prompted notable stock fluctuations Read More
Natural gas prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 2.96%, reaching Rs 278.3. This rise was bolstered by heightened demand for cooling during the summer and anticipations of a storage injection that would be smaller than usual. However, the extent of the gains was limited by strong production levels in the US and Read More
Gold and silver prices commenced the day on a positive note on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Thursday, following a significant decline in oil prices that bolstered expectations for the US Federal Reserve to maintain current interest rates. Furthermore, a declining dollar provided a boost to precious metals, as investors focused on the upcoming remarks Read More
Zinc settled sharply higher by 3.05% at Rs 424.7, bolstered by tightening supplies outside China, a decrease in LME inventories, and apprehensions regarding possible production disruptions in China. LME zinc stocks have decreased by 25% since mid-June, now totalling 93,250 tonnes. Concurrently, the premium of LME cash zinc over three-month zinc has risen to $132 Read More
Crude oil settled sharply lower by 3.66% at Rs 7,837, as intensified U.S. economic pressure on Iran and its trading partners heightened uncertainty regarding the timing of a potential resolution to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions aimed at countries that persist in conducting Read More
Gold and silver prices commenced the day on a positive note on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Wednesday, as investors looked forward to crucial US inflation data for insights regarding the trajectory of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions in upcoming meetings. In the domestic market, silver futures for September 2026 delivery increased by Read More
Copper settled 0.09% lower at Rs 1,384.15 as a significant increase in exchange inventories alleviated worries regarding immediate supply constraints, while the growing availability exerted downward pressure on prices. LME-monitored inventories were recorded at 238,575 tonnes on August 20, reflecting an increase of approximately 16% from the lows observed in February. In contrast, SHFE stocks Read More
Natural gas settled 0.6% higher at Rs 266.4 as traders balanced expectations for persistent summer heat against abundant supply. The latest EIA report showed U.S. utilities added only 16 billion cubic feet of gas to storage in the week ended August 14, below the market expectation of 19 bcf, the 19 bcf injection recorded a Read More
