Gold futures exhibited resilience in the prior session, closing with a gain of 0.7% at Rs 139,083 as investors gravitated towards safe-haven assets in response to escalating geopolitical tensions in Venezuela, triggered by the US military operation and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. The prevailing uncertainty bolstered demand for bullion, underscoring gold’s function as Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 2.04%, reaching a settlement at Rs 1313.3, driven by supply-side concerns that overshadowed the mixed macroeconomic indicators. Sentiment was bolstered by disruptions in critical producing areas, notably Chile, where Capstone Copper revealed that operations at its Mantoverde mine would be reduced to approximately 30% capacity Read More
Natural gas prices concluded the trading session with a notable decline, decreasing by 5.29% to settle at Rs 315.2, as apprehensions regarding weather-related demand significantly impacted market sentiment. Expectations for heating demand have been notably diminished due to forecasts indicating warmer-than-normal temperatures across the US through January 20. Heating Degree Days are anticipated to stay Read More
Gold prices experienced a notable recovery, closing with an increase of 1.74% at Rs 1,38,120, bolstered by anticipations of additional US interest rate reductions in 2026 and ongoing demand for safe-haven assets. The metal has experienced a remarkable increase of nearly 65% over the past year, with momentum intensifying following the imposition of broad global Read More
Zinc prices experienced a decline, closing down by 0.47% at Rs 306.6, influenced by revived apprehensions regarding demand following a sequence of disappointing economic indicators from China. In November, China’s zinc production increased by 13.3% compared to the previous year, reaching 654,000 metric tons, highlighting a significant near-term supply surplus. Nonetheless, the downside was constrained Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a decline of 1.3%, settling at Rs 5,155, as the anticipation of a sustained global supply surplus overshadowed geopolitical risks present in various OPEC+ producing countries. As supply disruptions in Venezuela escalated due to a partial US blockade resulting in well shut-ins, the overall market continued to face pressure from increasing Read More
The price of silver has undergone a considerable gain of about 4 percent, and it is getting closer and closer to the mark of $76 per ounce. As a result of the recent steps taken by the United States in Venezuela, geopolitical risks have increased, which has led to an increase in the demand for Read More
Copper prices maintained their robust upward trajectory, closing 0.54% higher at Rs 1,292.5, driven by supply-side disruptions and anticipations of persistently increasing demand stemming from the AI boom and the global energy transition, which bolstered market sentiment. The tightening of physical availability is evident in the Yangshan copper premium, which is concluding the year close Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a significant decline of 2.31%, concluding at Rs 329.5. This downturn was largely influenced by forecasts of warmer weather for the initial half of January, which diminished expectations for near-term heating demand. Although meteorologists continue to forecast colder conditions extending through mid-January, with Heating Degree Days surpassing seasonal averages, the short-term Read More
As 2026 begins, silver prices are holding above the $73 mark after an extraordinary year that reshaped the market. In 2025, prices surged by nearly 148%, marking the strongest annual performance ever recorded. This historic rally was underpinned by silver’s designation as a critical mineral, tight availability, and a sharp rise in industrial usage, all Read More
Zinc prices experienced a slight decline, closing down by 0.44% at Rs 307.65, as profit-taking occurred following a recent surge fueled by speculative purchasing amid worries about tightening supply. The correction occurred notwithstanding new signs of supply-side limitations in China, where a central zinc mine is poised for routine maintenance, leading to a decrease in Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a slight decline, closing lower by 0.42% at Rs 5,213, as the impact of a modest increase in US inventories overshadowed existing geopolitical risk premiums. The downside, however, remained constrained in light of diminishing expectations for a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and South America. Supply Read More
Gold prices experienced a decline of 0.89%, settling at Rs 1,35,447, primarily due to profit booking following an extraordinary rally. Nevertheless, the metal is poised for its most robust annual performance in over forty years. Gold has experienced a remarkable increase of nearly 70% this year, with momentum gaining traction following the implementation of global Read More
Aluminium prices exhibited a notable increase, closing up by 2.86% at Rs 298.5, influenced by robust global indicators as LME aluminium approached its peak levels in over three years, driven by escalating worries regarding supply constraints. Sentiment was bolstered by China’s renewed policy approach, which emphasizes the prevention of overcapacity in metal production to mitigate Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a modest increase, closing up by 0.14% at Rs 357.9, bolstered by supply disruptions and anticipated colder weather conditions. The market found support following a temporary reduction in gas supplies from Norway’s significant Troll field, attributed to external power supply issues. Capacity restrictions are anticipated to persist for a day, although Read More
Gold prices experienced a notable rebound, closing up by 1.28% at Rs 1,36,666, as investor attention returned to ongoing geopolitical and policy-related risks that have propelled bullion to its most robust annual performance in more than forty years. Safe-haven demand was bolstered by escalating geopolitical tensions following Russia’s allegations that Ukraine sought to target President Read More
Copper prices experienced a significant correction, closing down by 3.55% at Rs 1,232.6, as traders took the opportunity to realize profits following recent record highs. The decline occurred notwithstanding a generally favorable macroeconomic and structural environment. The US economy experienced its most rapid growth in two years in the third quarter, propelled by robust consumer Read More
Crude oil prices exhibited an upward trend, concluding the session with a gain of 1.12% at Rs 5,240, as rising geopolitical tensions contributed to an increase in risk premiums, notwithstanding the mixed signals from inventory data. Unrest in the Middle East, characterized by Saudi air strikes in Yemen and Iran’s assertion of a “full-scale war” Read More
Gold prices experienced a significant correction, closing lower by 3.53% at Rs 134,942, as investors took profits and the perception of eased geopolitical risks reduced the demand for safe-haven assets. Sentiment deteriorated following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of advancements in discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding a possible peace agreement, despite the persistence Read More
Zinc prices continued their upward trajectory, closing with an increase of 2.59% at Rs 312.95. This rise was bolstered by limited year-end trading activity, speculative purchasing, and a depreciating US dollar, all amidst apprehensions regarding tightening supply conditions. Planned maintenance shutdowns at zinc mines in Central and Southwest China are anticipated to provide additional support Read More
