Turmeric prices have risen by 0.15% to ₹14,522, due to concerns over slower rhizome growth and low yield estimates for the crop. Farmers are predicting lower yields, making it crucial to monitor harvest progress. The arrival of new crops is expected to increase post-Makar Sankranti, but supply will likely remain tight. Harvesting has begun in…
Crude oil prices fell 1.84% to ₹6,736 on profit-taking, despite continued support from US sanctions on Russian oil supplies. The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Gazprom (MCX:GAZP) Neft, Surgutneftegaz and 183 vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet, which could cut Russian oil exports by up to 800,000 barrels per day (bpd). However, lower oil imports…
Tumeric prices rose 0.36% to ₹15,200 due to low arrivals in the market. Profits were limited as crop conditions remained stable with minor setbacks in weather. Inflows rose to 9,030 bags from 7,965 bags in the previous session, however, low stock levels in the market are providing basic support to prices till fresh supplies arrive….
Jeera prices fell by 0.32% to ₹23,360 due to delayed sowing in Gujarat and Rajasthan, impacted by higher temperatures. Gujarat, the largest producer, has only 57,915 hectares of sowing, below last year’s 2.44 lakh hectares and the normal cropping area of 3.81 lakh hectares. India’s cumin seed production for 2023-24 increased to 8.6 lakh tonnes,…
Cotton candy prices have fallen by 0.11% to ₹54,820, as global cotton production for CY 2024-25 is projected to rise by over 1.2 million bales to 117.4 million bales, driven by increased output in India and Argentina. However, cotton arrivals in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan have declined by 43%, raising concerns across the supply chain….
Gold prices rose 0.28% to ₹77,747 on the back of the Federal Reserve’s rate cut for 2025 amid concerns over taxation after the US election. A stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields generally weigh on gold. Following three rate cuts in 2024, the Fed is expecting two more cuts in 2025, with markets easing by…
Natural gas prices fell 3.22% to ₹300.6 on lower heating demand and lower-than-expected output from frozen wells. Daily gas supplies in the eastern United States fell to a six-week low of 102.6 billion cubic feet (Bcf) due to severe cold in the eastern United States, and in January, gas flows to LNG export plants rose…
Oil prices rose on Wednesday due to tightening supplies from Russia and OPEC members and an unexpected increase in U.S. job openings, which suggests expanding economic activity and growth in oil demand. Brent crude was up 37 cents, or 0.5%, at $77.42 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 44 cents, or 0.6%,…
Aluminum prices rose 0.06% to ₹238.4 as supply concerns persisted in the LME market. Aluminum production in December was above $40. More metal is set to leave LME warehouses soon. The International Aluminum Institute (IAI) said global primary aluminum production rose 3% year-on-year to 6.04 million tonnes in November. In the first ten months of…
WTI oil prices have continued to decline, trading near $72.90 per barrel during the Asian session on Tuesday. Despite rising energy demand driven by colder weather and China’s economic stimulus efforts, these factors present a complex environment for oil markets. OPEC’s oil production fell in December due to the UAE’s supply cuts, which may support…
