A strong US dollar and a cautious market approach ahead of key economic data and Federal Reserve talks pushed gold prices lower. Federal Reserve minutes expressed optimism about a strong labor market and easing inflation, Global demand for gold remained stable at 1,176.5 metric tons in Q3 2024, as robust investment activity offset declining jewelry…
In the week ending November 22, India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves fell to USD 656.582 billion for the eighth consecutive week, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The foreign exchange reserves are in a downward phase after reaching an all-time high of USD 704.89 billion in September. They fell by around USD 1.31…
Natural gas prices fell by 3.39% to settle at ₹273.6, driven by easing heating demand despite colder-than-normal weather. Weather forecasts suggest a shift from colder-than-normal to near-normal levels from December 4-12, reducing the pressure on utilities to draw heavily from storage. Production levels in the U.S. remain robust, with an average of 101.4 billion cubic…
fireworks for shares in the Cochin Shipyard! After the company inked a deal with the Ministry of Defence, its shares experienced a 5% increase in value, closing at Rs 1,656.15 per share. The deal is worth Rs 1,000 crore and will last for five months. The idea intends to dry dock a large Indian naval…
According to government statistics, foreign direct investment in India increased by 45% yearly to USD 29.79 billion from April to September of this fiscal year due to robust computer, telecom, pharmaceutical, and services inflows. From April to September of 2023–2024, FDI inflows totaled USD 20.5 billion. Compared with USD 9.52 billion in the same quarter…
Crude prices rose in Asian trade on Monday, boosted by encouraging economic data from major importer China, now approaching an OPEC+ meeting for signs of fresh supply. Oil held some risk premium due to growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.Production activity at the world’s largest oil importer rose significantly in November. However, warnings of additional…
Zinc prices rose by 1.38% to ₹286.7, driven by a drop in inventories at warehouses monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange. Tightening zinc supply provides a bullish outlook. Although zinc concentrate inventory at ports has increased, reduced smelter output in Q3 has constrained the market. Smelter production in Q4 remains historically low, around 500,000 metric…
