Guar gum prices rose 11.50% in September 2024, reaching ₹11,800 per quintal, driven by the US oil industry’s surge in fracking activities. The increase is primarily due to favorable global oil prices and increasing rig counts. The US oil production has also increased by 6.5% this year, boosting demand for guar gum in hydraulic fracturing….
Not only did oil prices rise in early trade on Thursday, but oil prices continued to rise against the global market due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East. Brent crude futures were up 64 cents, or 0.87%, at $74.54 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 72 cents, or 1.03%, at…
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday. Because oil production is expected to suffer due to strong supply prospects and rising tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures for December delivery were up 7 cents, or 0.1%, at $71.77 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for November delivery were up 8 cents, or…
Oil prices rose on Monday as concerns grew about possible supply disruptions from the Middle East producing region after Israel stepped up attacks on Iranian-backed forces. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 16 cents, or 0.22%, to settle at $72.14 a barrel. That contract expires on Monday and the contract for December delivery rose…
Oil prices ended the week down for a third straight day on Friday as investors focused on expectations of more supply from Libya and the wider OPEC+ group of oil exporters. Brent crude futures fell 57 cents, or 0.8%, to $71.03 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 58 cents, or…
According to the agriculture ministry, India’s foodgrain production reached a record 332.22 million tonnes in the 2023-24 crop year, driven by strong wheat and rice production. The final estimate for 2023-24 shows an increase of 2.61 million tonnes from the previous year’s 329.6 million tonnes. Rice production reached a record 137.82 million tonnes, up from…
Gold prices were steady in Asian trade on Thursday, closing at an all-time high as attention focused on the Federal Reserve chairman’s upcoming speech, although key US economic indicators showed weakness. For industrial metals, prices remained somewhat acceptable due to additional stimulus measures in China. It is the largest importer, and copper prices remained stable…
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as investors reassessed the ability of China’s stimulus programs to boost the economy enough to spur higher fuel demand growth in the world’s biggest crude importer. Brent crude futures were down 17 cents, or 0.2%, at $75 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 24 cents, or 0.3%,…
Gold prices reached record highs on Wednesday due to a weaker dollar and an escalated Middle East conflict. Spot gold held steady at $2,658.07 per ounce, while gold futures edged 0.2% higher to $2,682.60. The dollar was down 0.2%, making greenback-priced bullion less expensive for other currency holders. This data raised hopes that the U.S….
As market challenges ease, UBS strategists predict that major commodity sectors will bottom out in the coming months. Despite weak performance in most categories, the outlook remains positive, with sector-wide recovery and growth into 2025. Over 6-12 months, total returns of at least 10% for the UBS CMCI are forecasted. The energy sector, particularly crude…
