The next president said he would impose tariffs on European imports unless the EU sharply increased its purchases of US gas and oil. The president has already promised to increase import duties on China, the country with the largest US trade deficit. To support US manufacturing, he has also imposed new tariffs on allies such…
Gold prices rose on Friday due to a softer dollar and Treasury yields, following U.S. economic data showing a slowdown in inflation. Spot gold was up 1.2% at $2,624.15 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures settled 1.4% at $2,645.10. The dollar fell 0.6% from its two-year high, making gold less expensive for overseas buyers. The…
Crude oil prices fell by 0.94% to settle at ₹5,933, driven by concerns over global oil demand, particularly from China. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s indication of a slower pace of interest rate cuts in 2025 added to the bearish sentiment, as higher borrowing costs could dampen economic growth and reduce fuel demand. A stronger dollar…
Gold prices fell 1.31% to ₹75,651 on pressure from the Federal Reserve’s decision. More caution is needed on interest rate cuts. The central bank cut rates as expected. India’s gold imports are expected to fall in December after hitting record purchases in November due to weak domestic demand. The auspicious days are preventing large purchases…
India’s oil meals export experienced a 7.15% decline in the first eight months of 2024-25, reaching 27.51 lakh tonnes compared to 29.64 lakh tonnes in the same period last year. This decline is primarily due to reduced rapeseed and castor seed meal exports and intensified competition from global soybean meal markets. Major importers include South…
Turmeric prices fell 3.9% to ₹13,806 as reports of good yields showed a slight improvement despite some weather changes. Turmeric arrivals rose to 9,030 bags from 7,965 bags in the previous session. With Hingoli markets closed, key trading hubs like Erode were active. The crop has expanded significantly, especially in Erode district, where it is…
Cotton candy prices are expected to decline by 0.26% to ₹54,530 per tonne in CY 2024-25, while global production is expected to increase by 1.2 million bales to 117.4 million bales due to higher supplies in Argentina and India. Cotton supplies in North India (Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan) have declined by 43% year-on-year as of…
Urad (black matpe) prices have surged due to crop damage in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, declining acreage, and adverse weather conditions. A 25% drop in kharif output and increased export prices from Myanmar have tightened supplies in the domestic market. Karnataka and other regions have reported poor quality and reduced yields, exacerbating the situation….
Aluminium prices dropped by -0.53% at ₹243.35 due to rising output in China and Asia’s tightening supply. In November, Chinese aluminium production increased by 3.6% YoY, reaching 3.71 million metric tons. However, high alumina costs and environmental control measures are affecting smelters. China’s aluminium exports reached nearly 5.5 million tons in the first ten months…
Till mid-December 2024, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has procured over 31 lakh bales of cotton at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Telangana and Maharashtra are leading in the procurement of cotton. CCI has projected that the cotton procurement in 2024-25 will be higher than last year at 33 lakh bales with higher MSP….
