Crude oil prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 1.99%, reaching Rs 9,717. This uptick was bolstered by apprehensions regarding potential disruptions to energy supplies from the Persian Gulf, particularly in light of a drone attack on a vital Saudi Arabian pipeline. Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry announced the closure of the pipeline as Read More
Crude oil concluded the trading session with a 0.78% increase, reaching Rs 8,151, as concerns regarding shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and persistent supply disruptions provided upward momentum for prices. Shipping through the strategic waterway experienced a slowdown as the majority of shipowners opted to bypass the route, influenced by contradictory statements from 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
Crude oil prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.94% at Rs 5,569, reflecting market responses to a confluence of supply-side disruptions, optimistic demand forecasts, and geopolitical uncertainties. Prices stabilized following a brief halt in operations at two significant oil fields in Kazakhstan, which has heightened immediate supply apprehensions. Sentiment was further shaped Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a modest increase, closing up by 0.14% at Rs 357.9, bolstered by supply disruptions and anticipated colder weather conditions. The market found support following a temporary reduction in gas supplies from Norway’s significant Troll field, attributed to external power supply issues. Capacity restrictions are anticipated to persist for a day, although Read More
Zinc prices experienced a notable decline, closing down 1.86% at Rs 302.95, as market sentiment soured in response to a rise in exchange inventories and a cautious approach ahead of significant US economic data releases. LME zinc stocks surged by 31,075 metric tons, representing a significant 48% increase, which brings total inventories to 95,550 tons Read More
