Zinc prices settled 0.37% higher at Rs 383.9, buoyed by constricting near-term supply conditions and a resurgence in manufacturing sentiment across key economies. China’s GDP growth has decelerated to a three-and-a-half-year low due to subdued domestic demand. However, manufacturing data from China, Europe, and the United States has shown resilience in the face of rising Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline of 4.65%, settling at Rs 8,604, as traders engaged in profit-taking following the recent rally influenced by geopolitical tensions. Despite the correction, the market exhibited significant volatility as the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran persisted, posing a threat to global energy supplies. The U.S. executed Read More
Natural gas prices concluded the session at Rs 283.40, with optimistic demand forecasts driven by weather patterns counterbalanced by adequate supply levels and profit-taking activities. Prices received a boost from a significant increase in crude oil and revised projections indicating above-average temperatures throughout the United States until early August, anticipated to elevate electricity consumption for Read More
Aluminium prices concluded the session at Rs 341.05, reflecting a decline of 0.55%. This decrease was influenced by resurfacing inflation worries, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove crude oil prices higher, thereby strengthening the outlook for prolonged elevated global interest rates. However, the downside remained constrained as supply-side risks continued to bolster Read More
Gold prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.34%, reaching Rs 141,388. This uptick was bolstered by short covering and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty related to the U.S.-Iran situation. Market participants closely observed diplomatic developments following Iran’s indication that negotiations with the United States could advance if they align with national interests. Simultaneously, anticipations Read More
Copper prices fell by 0.47%, closing at Rs 1,302.35, influenced by widespread selling in industrial metals amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, which dampened investor appetite for risk assets. Market sentiment experienced pressure from disappointing economic data out of China, although supply disruptions in Chile mitigated the extent of the decline. China’s Read More
Gold prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.4%, reaching Rs 140,906. This uptick was driven by bargain buying following recent declines, bolstered by Goldman Sachs’ projections regarding ongoing gold acquisitions by central banks. Despite the daily recovery, bullion experienced a weekly decline as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran Read More
Zinc prices increased by 0.84%, closing at Rs 377.30, bolstered by constricting near-term supply conditions and positive manufacturing data from key economies. Market sentiment showed signs of improvement as manufacturing indicators from China, Europe, and the United States suggested ongoing industrial resilience in the face of elevated input costs. However, gains remained constrained by rising Read More
Natural gas prices increased by 1.29% to close at Rs 282.7, buoyed by short covering following recent downturns. However, the overall fundamental perspective continues to be shaped by increasing domestic production and diminished demand for LNG exports. Maintenance work at Freeport LNG’s export facility in Texas has continued to restrict gas flows for liquefaction, thereby Read More
Copper prices advanced 1.20% to settle at Rs 1,311.9, buoyed by improving demand signals from China, tightening global inventories, and ongoing supply concerns. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have positively influenced sentiment, as renewed attacks involving the United States and Iran have intensified concerns regarding potential disruptions to global trade via the Strait of Read More
Copper prices experienced a decline of 0.62%, settling at Rs 1,268.1. This movement can be attributed to the intensification of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which in turn bolstered the U.S. dollar and heightened apprehensions regarding global manufacturing activity. Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, coupled with stricter limitations on Iranian energy Read More
Gold and silver prices commenced trading on the MCX on Wednesday with a decline, marking the continuation of losses for a third consecutive session. Recent U.S. military actions against Iran have resulted in an uptick in oil prices and the U.S. dollar, raising apprehensions that inflation may persist at elevated levels. This scenario could lead Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline of 4.24%, settling at Rs 6,669. This movement reflects increasing indications of enhanced global supply conditions alongside a reduction in geopolitical risks. Market sentiment showed signs of deterioration as an increasing number of oil tankers readied for transit through the Strait of Hormuz, alleviating fears regarding potential supply Read More
Copper prices closed 0.78% higher at Rs 1,335.35, buoyed by a shift in risk sentiment following growing optimism about a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Easing geopolitical tensions contributed to alleviating worries regarding global economic growth and the demand for industrial metals. Additional support emerged from persistent speculation regarding potential U.S. Read More
Crude oil declined by 2.05% to settle at Rs 9,665, influenced by a reduction in geopolitical risk sentiment as optimism surrounding a potential U.S.–Iran ceasefire increased. Market participants responded to signs of renewed diplomatic engagement, which may ultimately lead to the stabilization of supply disruptions. Nonetheless, fundamental apprehensions regarding a wider energy crisis remain, as Read More
Zinc declined by 0.47% to close at Rs 326.95, influenced by a stronger dollar and ongoing apprehensions regarding China’s demand prospects. As markets in China resumed operations following the holidays, traders looked forward to potential restocking activities; however, the prevailing sentiment was one of caution due to a backdrop of mixed economic indicators. Weak data Read More
Natural gas declined by 2.8%, closing at Rs 257.1, influenced by forecasts of milder weather anticipated to reduce heating demand. Warmer conditions prevailing across a significant portion of the western United States as the month concludes have diminished expectations for a late-season cold snap, thereby alleviating apprehensions regarding constrained winter supplies. As winter approaches its Read More
Gold declined by 0.89%, closing at Rs 159,709, as investors adopted a cautious stance in anticipation of more clarity regarding U.S.–Iran discussions and reevaluated the prospects for U.S. interest rates. Anticipations regarding imminent Federal Reserve rate reductions have diminished, as markets predominantly forecast stable rates until April, while attributing an increased likelihood to a cut 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
Natural gas prices concluded the trading session at Rs 280.4, reflecting a decline of 0.95%, influenced by storage data that suggests a more relaxed balance between supply and demand. U.S. gas inventories experienced a decline of 71 bcf in the most recent week, falling short of market expectations which anticipated a draw of 90 bcf. Read More
