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
Gold and silver prices commenced trading on a positive note on Tuesday on the MCX, breaking a two-day decline. This uptick occurred amidst rising tensions between the United States and Iran, which led to a significant increase in oil prices, thereby heightening inflation concerns. These developments have reinforced expectations for elevated U.S. interest rates following Read More
Natural gas prices decreased by 2.57%, closing at Rs 280.3. This decline was influenced by anticipations of reduced feedgas demand from LNG export facilities, coupled with stronger-than-expected storage injections. Freeport LNG has declared a period of scheduled maintenance at its pre-treatment and liquefaction facilities, set to occur from 10 July through late August. This maintenance Read More
Silver prices commenced the trading session on the MCX with a notable decline on Monday, marking a continuation of losses for a second consecutive session. This downturn is attributed to heightened apprehensions regarding the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has led to a significant increase in oil prices. Such developments have intensified Read More
Zinc prices advanced 1.93% to settle at Rs 375.9, bolstered by constricting near-term supply conditions and a resurgence in manufacturing activity across major economies. A more robust manufacturing outlook from China, Europe, and the United States has enhanced sentiment for industrial metals. Concurrently, supply disruptions at critical mining and smelting operations have sustained prices, even Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a decline of 3.1%, settling at Rs 6,854, as traders took the opportunity to book profits following a recent rally that was fuelled by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite the correction, market sentiment continued to exhibit a pronounced sensitivity to developments related to the renewed conflict between the Read More
Copper prices increased by 0.20% to close at Rs 1,287.4, buoyed by constricting global supply dynamics and ongoing reductions in inventory levels at key metal exchanges. However, gains remained constrained as investors exhibited caution regarding the uncertainty surrounding U.S. monetary policy and the potential imposition of import tariffs on refined copper. Market participants remained vigilant Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a decrease of 0.26%, concluding at Rs 6,551. This decline occurred as market pressures mounted following OPEC+’s decision to increase production targets starting in August, alongside a recovery in exports through the Strait of Hormuz, which alleviated concerns regarding supply disruptions. The producer group sanctioned an extra output increase of 188,000 Read More
Gold prices declined by 0.31% to close at Rs 146,917, influenced by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar, which exerted downward pressure on bullion prices. However, losses remained constrained following weaker-than-anticipated U.S. employment data, which bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve might postpone additional interest rate increases. In June, the growth of nonfarm payrolls experienced Read More
Zinc prices concluded the trading session with a 1.92% increase, reaching Rs 366.65. This uptick was bolstered by a resurgence in global manufacturing activity and a tightening of supply conditions in the near term. Manufacturing data from China, Europe, and the United States indicated continued expansion despite elevated input costs, reinforcing expectations for steady industrial Read More
Natural Gas prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 1.44%, reaching Rs 310.4. This uptick was bolstered by enhanced flows to US liquefied natural gas export facilities and anticipations of unprecedented electricity demand, driven by forecasts of warmer-than-normal weather across a significant portion of the United States. Despite a slight moderation in temperature Read More
Gold prices decreased by Rs 150 to Rs 1,50,650 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, while silver fell by Rs 5,000. This decline was influenced by a sluggish global trend and a strong US dollar, leading traders to reduce their positions in precious metals. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity Read More
Aluminium prices experienced a decrease of 0.30%, concluding at Rs 328.20, influenced by anticipations of enhanced global supply subsequent to previous disruptions stemming from the Iran conflict. Market sentiment showed signs of deterioration following the announcement from Emirates Global Aluminium regarding the quicker-than-anticipated recovery of production at its Al Taweelah complex. However, it is noted Read More
