Due to lower export estimates, Malaysian palm oil futures fell 1.5% to below MYR 4,150 per tonne for the second consecutive session. Shipments of Malaysian palm oil products fell between 18.2% and 23% from January 1 to 20, with unfavorable currency dynamics and reduced demand in India contributing to the pressure. Global policy uncertainties, including…
Cold weather forecasts have led to a 4.52% increase in natural gas prices, with severe cold likely to push daily gas demand to a new high, with LSEG estimating 172.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) on January 21, surpassing the previous record of 168.4 bcfd. Cold weather has already affected production, and historically, similar…
Gold prices have continued to rise, hitting their highest since November 1 at $2,750. Global trade uncertainty and US interest rates have been driving gold prices higher day by day. From a technical perspective, a break above $2,720 indicates a positive sentiment, with a move to $2,790 expected. Gold prices rose for a third straight…
Turmeric prices in India rose by 2.32% to 14,356, despite concerns about slow rhizome growth and low yield estimates. Harvesting has started in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and is expected to begin in Telangana soon. Farmers are concerned about lower-than-expected yields, and supply is expected to rise. The Erode Warangal line supply has been reduced,…
Jeera prices rose by 0.29% to ₹22,290 due to low-level buying and concerns over stock shortages. Despite low demand, existing export business is met by available stocks. Farmers have approximately 20 lakh bags of cumin, with only 3-4 lakh bags expected to be traded by season’s end. However, the upside is somewhat capped due to…
Yesterday, the market price of cumin closed at ₹22,290, up 0.29% on subdued demand and shortage of stocks. Despite the low demand, there is sufficient stock to meet the current export demand. Farmers have around 20 lakh bags of cumin, of which only 3-4 lakh bags are expected to be traded by the end of…
Global wheat prices are expected to face downward pressure in 2025 due to record production, despite tightening supplies providing short-term support. CBOT wheat price forecasts have been revised downward to an annual average of $5.80 per bushel, citing ample US stocks and bearish market sentiment. Global wheat production is expected to reach a record 793.2…
Gold prices fell 0.26% to ₹79,023 as markets anticipated a change in policy ahead of the new Fed interest rate announcement. However, losses were somewhat limited by better-than-expected US inflation figures, which fuelled hopes for a repeat Federal Reserve rate cut. The US manufacturing sector showed strength, with output rising 0.6% in December, beating market…
Aluminum prices rose 1.1% to ₹252.55 on supply concerns and EU sanctions on Russian aluminum imports.Also, aluminum stocks in LME-registered warehouses have fallen 45% since May 2024, totaling just 619,375 tonnes. More than 60% of canceled warrants indicate that more aluminum could leave LME warehouses in the coming weeks, significantly reducing supply. This supply reduction…
Cotton candy prices dropped by 0.15% at ₹54,220, driven by the WASDE report, which projected a rise in global cotton production and ending stocks for the 2024/25 crop year. Global cotton production is estimated to increase by over 1.2 million bales, reaching 117.4 million bales, primarily due to higher production in India and Argentina. However,…
