Following the record high, gold prices eased 0.14% to close at ₹88,602 on profit booking. With two rate cuts expected in 2025, the US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25–4.5%. At the same time, economic growth has slowed and inflation is rising. China’s official gold reserves rose to 2,290 tonnes, or…
Jeera prices have declined by 0.46% to ₹21,450 due to weak demand and ample carry-forward stocks. Farmers hold around 20 lakh bags, with only 3-4 lakh expected to be traded by season-end. The Spices Board reports 2023-24 production at 8.6 lakh tonnes, up from 5.77 lakh tonnes last year. Domestic demand and export activity, particularly…
India’s oil meal exports fell 12.39% to 39.33 lakh tonnes during April-February 2024-25, primarily due to declining demand for rapeseed meals and an oversupply of soybean meal globally. Rapeseed meal exports dropped 17.53%, while castor seed meal exports fell 21.44%. The de-oiled rice bran export ban since August 2023 further impacted domestic prices. Soybean meal…
Natural gas prices rose 1.14% to ₹355.4 on the back of a decline in natural gas production and cold weather. The severe cold weather in January and February forced energy companies to remove large quantities of gas from storage, which is 12% below the average for this time of year. According to LSEG data, average…
Aluminium prices remained steady at ₹264.55 despite market volatility, as lower supply from major producers and expectations of stronger demand balanced the market. China’s record output of 44 million tons in 2024 signals an impending slowdown, with production curbs enforced by Beijing’s 25 million-ton cap. The removal of export tax rebates shifted local producers’ focus…
Silver prices fell 0.2% to settle at ₹100,536 on rising tariff tensions and expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates following poor US inflation figures. US retail sales rebounded after falling less than expected in February, indicating a slower economic expansion. As of February 27, Comex silver inventories hit a record high of…
Jeera prices increased by 0.24% to settle at 20,830, driven by a delayed start to the new crop in Gujarat due to unfavorable weather. Sowing in major producing regions like Gujarat and Rajasthan began a month late, tightening early supplies. However, upside momentum was limited by subdued demand and sufficient carry-forward stocks. Farmers hold around…
Last week, Copper prices showed volatility. LME Copper was at $9,793 per metric ton after rising to $9,822.5, while MCX Copper was steady at ₹899.80. The market is expected to be affected by China’s stimulus plans and Chile’s copper production slowdown, with major banks predicting tight supplies and price volatility in the coming months. Copper…
Gold prices are currently forecast to rise from the current $3000 to $4000 per ounce. It is considered very important to predict that the price will rise to $3000 when it starts at $1800, when it is already approaching $2900. Although it is not specified exactly when gold will reach $4000, it is expected that…
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks and fears of oversupply amid rising trade tensions. US inflation figures for February showed softer-than-expected growth. To stabilize the region and ensure continued energy supplies, the US has initiated ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine. If the ceasefire is successful, more crude exports from the region could contribute to global supply. The…
