Gold prices ended mostly flat at $99,537. This was as a strong US dollar offset increased demand for gold due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The standoff between Iran and Israel continued for a sixth day, with Israel confirming strikes near Tehran and Iran firing missiles in response. Concerns increased when the US…
Zinc prices were slightly higher by 0.02% at 252.5 due to a mixed global demand outlook, particularly from China, the world’s largest consumer. Stronger-than-expected Chinese retail sales data eased fears of a broader economic slowdown and temporarily limited bearish sentiment. However, the upside remained capped amid uncertainty following lackluster progress in U.S.-China trade talks and…
Gold prices fell by 1.09% to settle at ₹99,178 per 10 grams on the MCX, despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investors are cautious ahead of key global central bank meetings, especially the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Goldman Sachs forecasts prices to reach $3,700/oz by the end of 2025, and BofA suggests a…
Crude oil prices fell 1.81% to ₹6,171 per barrel as tensions between Israel and Iran eased. This worried investors, leading them to reduce their safe-haven investments. Due to this, some opted to take profits after the recent price fluctuations. It was 990,000 in the first quarter. The IEA attributed this to slower economic growth and…
Turmeric prices fell by 0.58% to ₹14,714 due to weak domestic and export demand. Despite physical market activity, arrivals increased slightly to 13,660 quintals, suggesting easing supply pressure. However, broader sentiment remains subdued due to lackluster buying interest from domestic and overseas markets. The 2024-25 season is witnessing a 10% increase in turmeric acreage to…
Silver prices rose 0.57% to ₹106,493 as global tensions and economic uncertainty increased. The rise came after Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran, which sparked fears of a major conflict in the Middle East. Apart from being a safe haven asset in times of crisis, silver is also supported by strong demand from industries…
The Indian government has approved the procurement of moong and groundnut from Haryana, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh at the minimum support price (MSP), as well as a 15-day extension of the procurement period in Andhra Pradesh. The Central Price Support Scheme (PSS) will be utilized for the procurement of summer crops in 2025-26. The Agriculture…
Turmeric prices have eased by 0.44% to ₹14,800, driven by a surge in arrivals and subdued export enquiries. Total arrivals jumped to 57,500 quintals, doubling from 29,860 quintals in the previous session. However, concerns about lower production estimates and quality challenges in key producing regions remain. Untimely rains have affected crop productivity, with yields expected…
Gold rose 1.75% to ₹98,392 as concerns over global conflicts increased and US economic reports suggested the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates. Investors favoured gold as a safe-haven asset due to rising tensions in the Middle East. At the same time, jobless claims remained high and US producer prices were lower than expected, suggesting…
Gold prices fell 0.2% to ₹96,704 per 10 grams after weaker-than-expected US inflation data. Core inflation was 2.8% in May, while headline inflation was 2.4%, lower than the expected 2.5%. This led many traders to book profits. However, the low inflation has increased expectations that the US Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in early…
