Copper prices settled higher by 0.35% at Rs 1,367.45, buoyed by a resurgence in investor sentiment following indications that the United States and Iran were progressing toward a potential agreement that might facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Easing concerns over inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes have also bolstered industrial metals. However, Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a notable decline of 4.52%, closing at Rs 277, driven by forecasts indicating milder weather conditions and anticipated weaker demand in the near term. Market sentiment continued to face challenges following revised weather forecasts that suggested cooler temperatures for the upcoming week, which in turn diminished the anticipated cooling demand from Read More
On Tuesday, silver prices experienced a significant decline, influenced by a robust U.S. dollar and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which negatively impacted investor sentiment. Recent U.S. military strikes in Iran have led to an increase in crude oil prices, heightening worries regarding inflation and the potential for sustained elevated interest rates. On Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a decline of 1.86%, closing at Rs 9,168, as renewed optimism regarding diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran alleviated immediate concerns over supply disruptions. Market sentiment improved following remarks from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who indicated that there had been slight progress in mediated talks with Iran. Read More
Zinc prices concluded the trading session down by 0.8% at Rs 367.45, influenced by profit-taking activities. This decline occurred against a backdrop of renewed uncertainty regarding the Iran conflict, which has led to an uptick in crude oil prices and reignited inflation concerns across global markets. Investors exhibited a degree of caution concerning the overarching Read More
Natural gas prices concluded the trading session with a slight decline of 0.45% at Rs 290.1, influenced by greater-than-anticipated storage injections and predictions of more temperate weather patterns throughout the United States. Market sentiment deteriorated following the report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which indicated a storage build of 101 billion cubic feet. This Read More
Gold prices concluded the session with a slight decline of 0.25%, settling at Rs 159,606. This movement can be attributed to profit-taking and a prevailing cautious sentiment, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions that continue to offer a degree of support. Market sentiment exhibited sensitivity as hopes for a US-Iran peace agreement diminished, following reports indicating that Read More
Aluminium prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.43%, reaching Rs 386.05. This rise is attributed to ongoing supply disruptions originating from the Middle East, a region that represents nearly 9% of the global smelting capacity. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region have continued to restrict output, with Gulf primary aluminium production declining Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline of 5.62%, closing at Rs 9,463, as market participants exhibited a cautiously optimistic outlook regarding potential diplomatic advancements between the US and Iran, thereby diminishing the immediate geopolitical risk premium. While President Trump suggested that the conflict might conclude “very quickly,” he also cautioned about the potential for Read More
Copper yesterday settled down by 0.79% at Rs 1337.55 as concerns over weakening demand sentiment intensified following softer-than-expected economic data from China and elevated crude oil prices. China’s industrial production rose by 4.1% in April compared to the same month last year, a notable deceleration from the 5.7% growth recorded in March, and falling short Read More
Natural gas yesterday settled up by 2.36% at Rs 299.4, driven by expectations of stronger cooling demand and ongoing declines in US gas production. Weather forecasts suggested elevated temperatures across significant portions of the southern and eastern United States through midweek, leading to heightened demand from power utilities for air conditioning usage. The hotter weather Read More
Yesterday, gold fell 0.2% to Rs 159080 as investor sentiment was still influenced by ongoing concerns about inflation and the uncertainty surrounding the Middle East war. After US President Donald Trump hinted at potential movement toward a peace deal with Iran, markets responded cautiously, but traders remained doubtful of any immediate settlement. Stronger-than-expected US inflation Read More
Crude oil prices experienced an increase of 2.47%, closing at Rs 9924, as ongoing uncertainty regarding U.S.-Iran negotiations continued to raise concerns about potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy shipping corridor. Market sentiment shifted to a bullish stance as optimism surrounding a swift agreement diminished, heightening concerns that restrictions on Read More
Aluminium prices concluded the trading session down by 1.73% at Rs 378.85, reflecting a trend of profit booking as high prices started to indicate a potential reduction in demand within China. Market sentiment deteriorated following a 3.3% rise in aluminium inventories within warehouses tracked by the Shanghai Futures Exchange compared to the prior week, suggesting Read More
Natural gas prices increased by 2.38% to close at Rs 284, reflecting a favorable market response to reduced production levels and a storage injection report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration that met expectations. The EIA indicated that utilities added 85 billion cubic feet of gas to storage for the week ending May 8, aligning Read More
Copper concluded the trading session down by 0.96% at Rs 1385.45, as profit-taking occurred following stronger-than-anticipated U.S. inflation figures, which in turn strengthened the dollar and diminished expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate reductions. Market participants exhibited a degree of caution in anticipation of the forthcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Read More
Natural gas concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.8% at Rs 277.4, even in the face of diminished LNG export flows. This uptick was bolstered by a reduction in domestic production and more favorable demand forecasts, which contributed positively to market sentiment. Gas flows to significant U.S. LNG export facilities have decreased from Read More
Gold prices concluded the trading session with a slight decline of 0.13%, settling at Rs 161,978, as market participants kept a vigilant eye on the unfolding discussions between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Market sentiment exhibited a degree of caution following Trump’s assertion that Xi had consented to provide Iran “with Read More
Zinc prices concluded the session with an increase of 0.66%, reaching Rs 364.75, bolstered by persistent supply concerns and a positive outlook for demand from China. Positive macroeconomic data from China enhanced sentiment across industrial metals, as consumer prices increased by 1.2% in April, surpassing market expectations of 0.9%. Additionally, factory-gate prices rose by 2.8%, Read More
Crude oil prices concluded the session with a slight decline of 0.12% at Rs 9711, as market participants weighed the implications of tightening supply conditions against the backdrop of diminishing expectations for global demand. Market sentiment exhibited volatility following OPEC’s downward revision of its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026. This adjustment aligns Read More
