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
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
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
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
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
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
The yellow metal concluded at Rs 1,42,257 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Wednesday, 15 July, whereas Silver finished at Rs 2,20,620 per kg. Spot gold price on the US Comex was approximately $4,036 per ounce, reflecting a decline of 0.38%. Meanwhile, silver was trading at $57.34 per ounce on the exchange, 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
Aluminium prices increased by 0.24% to close at Rs 333.25, bolstered by worries regarding possible supply interruptions in the Middle East and a decrease in global inventories. Market sentiment exhibited a degree of caution following reports of a vessel being hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, Iran asserted that peace negotiations with the United Read More
Zinc prices experienced a decline of 2.39%, settling at Rs 353.7. This decrease was influenced by a stronger U.S. dollar, as investors raised their expectations for additional rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The dollar ascended to a 13-month peak, diminishing the attractiveness of industrial metals and exerting pressure on the overall sentiment surrounding commodities. Read More
Aluminium prices experienced a decline of 2.57%, settling at Rs 345.25, as the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East alleviated concerns regarding potential supply disruptions. Market sentiment deteriorated after the United States provided Iran with a 60-day sanctions waiver in the wake of preliminary peace negotiations, enhancing expectations for a gradual normalisation of Read More
Copper prices concluded the trading session with a 0.44% increase, reaching Rs 1,315.3. This uptick was bolstered by a decline in energy costs and a favourable outlook for global manufacturing demand. The decline in crude oil prices followed encouraging developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations, with both sides signalling progress toward restoring trade and energy flows through Read More
Aluminium prices experienced a modest increase in the last session, closing 0.39% higher at Rs 337.25, bolstered by supply concerns originating from the Middle East that underpinned market sentiment. Deliveries experienced interruptions following the suspension of shipments by significant smelters in Qatar and Bahrain, leading buyers in the United States to seek alternative cargoes from Read More
