Gold prices closed up 0.26% at 85,874 as market attention continued on the US President’s tax measures that have fueled fears of a looming trade war. India’s gold imports are expected to fall by a staggering 85% in February from a year earlier, hitting their lowest level in 20 years as a result of ongoing…
Shell’s LNG Outlook 2025 predicts a 60% rise in global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2040, driven by Asia’s economic growth, decarbonization in industry and transport, and the impact of artificial intelligence. The forecast predicts global LNG demand to reach between 630 million and 718 million tonnes annually by 2040, a higher forecast…
In response to allegations of unfair trade practices, US President announced on Tuesday that he is considering imposing import tariffs on copper and that US production of the red metal should be restarted. He said that copper is essential to American industries and should be produced domestically. According to Census Bureau data, Chile, Canada and…
Cotton candy prices dropped by 0.4% to ₹54,200, driven by Brazil’s strong supply projections and higher procurement by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). Brazil’s 2024-25 cotton production is expected to rise by 1.6%, while CCI is set to procure over 100 lakh bales at the Minimum Support Price, supporting domestic cotton prices. India’s cotton…
Gold prices rose 0.2% to ₹86,184 on a weaker dollar and US trade tensions. Gold’s appeal was further bolstered by US economic data, which pointed to a slowdown in business activity and a decline in consumer confidence. Physical gold consumption in China and India remained weak on the back of record prices, leading to a…
Gold prices closed down -0.02% to 86,010 following recent developments fueled by US President Donald Trump’s tax threats and concerns over rising inflation risks. Continued geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine are further boosting demand for gold. The Chinese gold market improved in January as the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) bought gold for the…
Chana prices are expected to decline due to favorable weather conditions and increased sowing in key states like Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Peak arrivals are expected from mid-March to early April, adding pressure on prices. India imported a record 6.7 million tonnes of pulses in 2024, with yellow peas accounting for nearly 2.9 million…
Gold prices rose 0.13% to close at 86,024 on rising trade tensions. Inflation concerns have risen as a result of the US President’s tariff threats against several industries and his ongoing tariffs on Chinese imports and metals. The Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to interest rate cuts in the face of these inflationary pressures was reiterated…
Jeera prices rose by 0.28% to 21,200 due to supply concerns and delayed crop arrival in Gujarat. Sowing in key producing states like Gujarat and Rajasthan also experienced delays, impacting availability. Around 20 lakh bags of cumin remain with farmers, with only 3-4 lakh bags expected to be traded by the end of the season….
Cotton candy prices rose by 0.09% to ₹54,420 in January 2025, despite lower production estimates for the 2024-25 season. The Cotton Association of India projected total cotton output at 301.75 lakh bales, a decline from 327.45 lakh bales in the previous season. However, the quality of cotton remains strong. As of January 2025, the total…
