Cuminous seeds rose by 0.4% to ₹24,990 due to short covering, with farmers holding about 35% of this season’s supply and carrying over of 2 million bags for the coming season expected. Exports are expected to pick up in November and December. At $3,050 per tonne, cumin is still very affordable, especially compared to Chinese…
Natural gas prices rose by 2.32% to ₹278.3, driven by a smaller-than-expected inventory withdrawal and forecasts of increased demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 2 billion cubic feet withdrawal from storage for the week ending November 22, 2024, reducing U.S. gas inventories to 3,967 bcf, 3.5% higher than last year and 7.2% above…
The OPEC+ coalition, consisting of 23 nations, is set to hold its next meeting on December 5, likely in a virtual format. This shift is the third time the alliance has held meetings online since the Covid-19 pandemic. Crude prices currently hover around $75 per barrel, insufficient for many OPEC members to meet budgetary needs….
Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) lifted force majeure on alumina exports from Australian refineries and eased supply constraints, sending aluminum prices down 0.04% to ₹241.75. RUSAL announced a phased reduction in aluminum production by 250,000 tonnes due to record-high alumina costs that have risen to nearly $700/tonne by early 2024. China, the world’s largest aluminum producer, has…
Cotton candy prices declined by 0.52% to ₹55,910. India’s cotton production is forecast to decline by 7.4% to 30.2 million bales for 2024/25, with reduced acreage and high rainfall damaging crops. The USDA slightly overestimated the production figure at 30.72 million bales, but lowered ending stocks to 12.38 million bales. Cultivated area declined significantly to…
Jeera futures fell by 0.14% to ₹25,050 due to increased arrivals in key markets like Unjha. Farmers hold 35% of the current season’s stock, with carryover stocks at around 20 lakh bags. Export prospects are favorable, with a rise in demand post-Diwali. Indian cumin, currently priced at $3,050 per tonne, remains the cheapest globally, making…
Gold prices rose modestly in Asian trade on Tuesday as the US president’s warnings of additional trade tariffs boosted demand. The price of the yellow metal fell sharply from earlier as various reports suggested that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was nearing. Challenges to ease tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah,…
Turmeric prices fell by -3.91% to ₹13,806, driven by weak demand and rising arrivals. Market sentiment is bearish as the upcoming season is projected to be 30-35% higher than last year, indicating a significant increase in production. However, the downside is limited due to reports of crop damage from heavy rains, suggesting potential production losses….
Gold prices fell in Asian trading on Monday following rumors of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hezbollah. However, the yellow metal has recovered from the previous week’s gains due to increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine. In addition, Besant’s appointment removed a significant part of the market uncertainty. Reports of the deal suggested that the…
Jeera prices fell by 0.75% to ₹25,025, driven by increased arrivals in Unjha. Farmers hold 35% of the current season’s stock, with carryover stock estimated at 20 lakh bags. Despite supply pressure, optimism persists regarding export demand, particularly in November-December, supported by festive season requirements and India’s competitive pricing. Indian jeera is currently the cheapest…
