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
Copper prices experienced a notable increase yesterday, closing up by 3.33% at Rs 1369.05. This rise was bolstered by escalating supply concerns after Freeport disclosed a delay in the complete restoration of its Grasberg mine operations in Indonesia. Additional support emerged from inflation data out of China that exceeded expectations, with consumer prices increasing by Read More
Crude oil yesterday settled sharply higher by 3.9% at Rs 9,376, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that heightened concerns regarding potential disruptions to global supply. Market sentiment shifted to a bullish stance following US President Donald Trump’s characterization of Iran’s reaction to a US-supported peace proposal as “unacceptable,” thereby diminishing expectations Read More
Copper yesterday settled lower by 0.3% at Rs 1,304.25 as profit booking emerged following recent gains attributed to easing geopolitical tensions, a weaker U.S. dollar, and improving demand indicators from China. Market sentiment continued to be bolstered following indications from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential for a swift resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict, Read More
Aluminium prices increased by 0.41% to close at Rs 375.7, bolstered by rising supply concerns associated with ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The extended geopolitical conflict has markedly affected production in the Middle East, with reports indicating damage to essential refineries in the UAE and Bahrain, thereby heightening concerns over a prolonged supply Read More
Natural gas prices increased by 2.39% to close at Rs 261.5, bolstered by decreasing production levels, enhanced short-term demand forecasts, and robust liquefied natural gas export activity. Production in the United States. In April, production in the Lower 48 states has declined, reaching an 11-week low as subdued spot prices have led producers to reduce Read More
Gold prices declined by 0.64%, closing at Rs 151,721, as market participants exercised caution in anticipation of significant global central bank meetings. Ongoing robustness in crude oil prices has heightened apprehensions that inflationary dynamics may compel a more aggressive approach from policymakers, thereby constraining potential gains in bullion. Market participants are meticulously observing policy signals Read More
Zinc prices increased by 1.75%, concluding at Rs 349.45, buoyed by a more favorable outlook regarding U.S.-Iran ceasefire developments following the declaration of an indefinite extension. This alleviated short-term geopolitical anxieties while maintaining a risk premium. Further backing was provided by the constriction of supply dynamics, as LME inventories fell to a one-month low, and Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a notable increase of 3.39%, concluding at Rs 8,723, influenced by rising geopolitical tensions and new supply disruptions. Incidents of gunfire targeting several vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with the impasse in U.S.–Iran negotiations, have intensified apprehensions regarding the security of a crucial global oil transit corridor. Iran’s position Read More
Silver continues to hold a position that is relatively stable over $78 per ounce, despite experiencing significant volatility. The continual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is one of the factors that is contributing to the persistently high prices of energy. Tehran has imposed limitations on transportation and is suspected of firing upon commercial vessels. Read More
Aluminium increased by 0.43% to close at Rs 365, bolstered by fresh worries regarding supply interruptions from the Persian Gulf, a region responsible for nearly 9% of global production. Tensions have intensified following Iran’s recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which occurred shortly after it had been reopened, with the country attributing this move Read More
Crude oil experienced a significant increase, closing 6.97% higher at Rs 8,308, propelled by a renewed escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The circumstances deteriorated following assaults on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as both parties engaged in targeting ships, thereby significantly impeding traffic along this vital corridor. The recent U.S. Read More
Copper prices increased by 0.31% to close at Rs 1,273, primarily driven by apprehensions regarding potential supply disruptions. Shortages of sulphur—an essential input in metal processing—stemming from tensions in the Middle East, have contributed to the prevailing bullish sentiment. Sentiment showed an uptick amid expectations of renewed discussions between the U.S. and Iran, as Donald Read More
Natural gas prices increased by 0.53% to close at Rs 244.6, bolstered by a recent decline in daily production and marginally improved near-term demand forecasts. Despite overall production in the U.S. staying close to record highs, a recent short-term decline of approximately 4.6 bcfd, primarily from Texas and Louisiana, has provided some upward pressure on Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant correction, declining by 7.37% to close at Rs 8,571, as the alleviation of geopolitical tensions exerted downward pressure on the market. Reports indicating that the U.S. and Iran are amenable to additional discussions regarding a more extended ceasefire have contributed to a reduction in the risk premium, despite prior Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a significant decline of 5.74%, concluding at Rs 254.3, reflecting the overall downturn in energy markets following a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, which alleviated supply apprehensions. The agreement, which encompasses the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, has alleviated concerns regarding potential disruptions, thereby exerting downward pressure on Read More
Gold prices increased by 0.99% to close at Rs 1,51,776, as markets recalibrated their views on geopolitical risks following U.S. President Donald Trump’s indication of a temporary de-escalation by consenting to a two-week pause in military action against Iran. The action alleviated short-term pressures and created opportunities for dialogue, thereby bolstering bullion. Simultaneously, apprehensions regarding Read More
Aluminium prices experienced an upward movement, increasing by 1.44% to close at Rs 355.65, driven by heightened supply concerns in the wake of Iranian strikes on significant producers in the Middle East. Damage to facilities operated by Emirates Global Aluminium and Aluminium Bahrain has led to disruptions in output, while partial shutdowns have exacerbated supply Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a significant decline of 3.24%, closing at Rs 265.4, influenced by a reduction in geopolitical tensions that affected market sentiment. Donald Trump indicated that the United States might withdraw from the Iran conflict in the coming weeks, leading to heightened anticipation that disturbances in the Strait of Hormuz could progressively diminish. Read More
