Copper prices settled 0.12% lower at Rs 1,322.8 as investors exhibited caution in anticipation of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Additionally, indications of alleviating supply tightness in China contributed to the prevailing market sentiment. The Yangshan copper premium held firm at $112 per tonne, a slight decrease from the previous week’s $115, which marked Read More
Natural Gas prices concluded the session with a 0.69% increase, reaching Rs 262.8. This uptick can be attributed to short covering following recent declines, even as the market continues to face challenges from record production levels in the US, reduced LNG export flows, and ample storage capacity. Financial firm LSEG reported that average dry gas Read More
Zinc prices declined 0.78% to settle at Rs 376.75, influenced by a stronger U.S. dollar and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, which may dampen demand for industrial metals. Investor sentiment exhibited a degree of caution in anticipation of the Fed’s policy decision, although losses were somewhat mitigated by the tightening of Read More
Aluminium experienced a decline of 0.45%, settling at Rs 341.9, as the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East alleviated concerns regarding potential supply disruptions following the cessation of hostilities between the United States and Iran. The prospect of shipping resuming through the Strait of Hormuz exerted downward pressure on prices, while the restart Read More
Natural gas declined 4.62% to settle at Rs 264.5, reflecting the overall downturn in global energy markets following a reduction in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Prices experienced downward pressure following Iran’s announcement of a cessation of retaliatory attacks in light of the suspension of US military strikes, which alleviated concerns regarding potential disruptions Read More
Gold and silver prices experienced a decline of up to 1% in early trading on the MCX on Tuesday, 28 July, reflecting the influence of subdued global indicators. Precious metals experienced profit-taking as the dollar index remained around 101.5 in anticipation of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision on 29 July. MCX gold August Read More
Aluminium prices concluded the trading session nearly flat, declining by 0.01% to close at Rs 346.45. This slight decrease followed a wave of profit-taking after recent increases, influenced by a robust U.S. dollar and heightened anticipations of a more stringent Federal Reserve policy. The U.S. dollar index reached a three-week peak as rising tensions in 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
Gold prices experienced a notable decrease of 1.96%, concluding at Rs 142,821. This decline can be attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have heightened inflation expectations and raised the probability of a more stringent U.S. monetary policy. The Iran-backed Houthis asserted responsibility for assaults on two Saudi oil tankers, coinciding with Read More
Copper prices decreased by 0.27%, closing at Rs 1,336.7, as profit-taking occurred following recent increases attributed to tightening global supplies and robust demand from China. Despite the minor correction, broader market sentiment remained bolstered by declining exchange inventories and improving physical demand in China. Traders exhibited a degree of caution as they awaited further clarity Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a notable increase of 3.19%, concluding at Rs 8,410. This surge was propelled by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which heightened apprehensions regarding possible interruptions to global oil supplies. Ongoing military operations by the United States against Iran, coupled with escalating threats to maritime shipping in the Red Sea Read More
Zinc prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.82%, reaching Rs 376.6. This rise was bolstered by short covering and ongoing apprehensions regarding imminent supply constraints, even amid the prevailing uncertainty related to the US-Iran conflict. Investors maintained their evaluation of diplomatic initiatives designed to alleviate geopolitical tensions and the potential consequences for Read More
Natural gas prices concluded the trading session with a 0.25% increase, reaching Rs 275.3. This uptick can be attributed to short covering following recent downturns, which were influenced by increased production, diminished liquefied natural gas export flows, and anticipations that Tropical Storm Bertha would lead to a temporary decline in energy demand along the US Read More
The price of the yellow metal in India’s retail market experienced an increase on Wednesday, 22 July, in the context of ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. Both 24-karat and 22-karat gold rates are exhibiting a slight uptick across prominent urban centers. In contrast, silver prices experienced a downturn in the domestic bullion Read More
Crude oil prices concluded the trading session with a slight increase, rising by 0.01% to reach Rs 7,614. This uptick was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which counterbalanced worries regarding the growing global supply. Market sentiment remained buoyed following reports that Iran has encouraged Yemen’s Houthis to brace for possible disruptions Read More
Gold prices fell by 0.29%, closing at Rs 141,850, as the release of softer U.S. inflation data alleviated immediate concerns regarding rate hikes. Concurrently, rising tensions in the Middle East and increasing crude oil prices sustained demand for safe-haven assets. Despite the easing of inflation bolstering expectations for forthcoming monetary easing, markets continued to factor Read More
Copper prices concluded the session with a slight decline of 0.01%, settling at Rs 1,311.75, as investors weighed the impact of lacklustre macroeconomic indicators from China against the backdrop of milder inflation figures from the United States. China’s economic growth has decelerated to a three-and-a-half-year low, falling short of market expectations as subdued domestic demand 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
Aluminium prices increased by 0.40%, concluding at Rs 339.80, bolstered by persistent supply concerns and the contraction of exchange inventories. Visible aluminium stocks in LME-registered warehouses have reached their lowest level since 2022, while inventories at the Shanghai Futures Exchange have decreased by 4.8%, underscoring robust physical demand. Renewed geopolitical uncertainty following fresh U.S. strikes Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a notable increase of 8.01%, concluding at Rs 7,360, driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that intensified apprehensions regarding global energy supplies. Iran has intensified missile strikes on Gulf nations in response to renewed U.S. military actions, heightening concerns over potential disruptions to oil shipments via the Strait Read More
