Higher Production Prospects Caused Jeera Prices to Drop

Prices for jeera (cumin) saw a sharp decline during yesterday’s trading session, falling by -3.36% to settle at 25335. This decline was mostly caused by expectations of increased output in Gujarat and Rajasthan, two important cultivating regions. This year’s rabi season saw farmers in Gujarat and Rajasthan significantly increase their jeera cultivation, bringing the acreage…

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Fears about interest rates and inflation are keeping gold prices rangebound

Monday’s Asian trading saw a pullback in gold prices, which were still comfortably within a recent trading range as concerns about longer-term, higher U.S. rates increased ahead of important economic data. gold futures expiring in March dropped 0.4% to $2,041.85 an ounce, while spot gold declined 0.2% to $2,032.32 an ounce. Since higher rates increase…

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After a U.S Fed governor said there was no need to cut interest rates quickly, crude oil fell

At 0212 U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 25 cents, or 0.3%, at $78.36, while Brent crude futures were down 25 cents, or 0.3%, at $83.42 a barrel.Longer-term higher interest rates reduce economic growth and hence reduce demand for oil. Following Waller’s remarks, oil benchmarks lost part of their Thursday gains. As fighting…

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