Jeera prices dropped by 0.54% at 25,015, driven by increased cumin arrivals in key markets like Unjha. Farmers hold 35% of the current season’s stock, with carryover stock expected to be around 20 lakh bags for the new season. However, there is optimism for improvement in cumin exports post-Diwali, with 15,000 to 17,000 tons expected…
Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade on Friday and headed for a positive week as lingering concerns over worsening Middle East conflicts largely kept the risk premium in play. Brent oil futures for December delivery rose 0.4% to $74.70 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 0.5% to $70.55 a barrel. Brent…
Cotton candy prices fell by 0.61% to 56,920 due to weak yarn market demand and payment constraints. The USDA reduced India’s cotton production forecast for the 2024-25 season to 30.72 million bales, with ending stocks lowered to 12.38 million bales due to crop damage. Global cotton production estimates have been raised by over 200,000 bales,…
Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trade on Thursday, after Israel toughened its rhetoric against Iran, with attention focused on business activity data from several major economies in the coming days. Crude suffered two weeks of heavy losses amid concerns over falling demand. Prices also fell on Wednesday after US inventory data showed a larger-than-expected…
Aluminium prices rose by 0.91% to 239.55, driven by higher production costs and record-high alumina prices. China, the world’s largest aluminium producer, cut its benchmark lending rates as part of stimulus measures to revive its slowing economy. Global primary aluminium output rose 1.3% year-on-year in September to 6.007 million tonnes, while China’s aluminium production increased…
India’s cotton production is expected to decline by 7% to 302 lakh bales in 2024-25. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) attributed the decline to a change in crop preferences in key regions such as Gujarat and Maharashtra. The decline is due to a significant reduction in cultivated area as farmers in key cotton-growing regions…
Cotton candy prices rose by 1.7% to 57,420 due to supply concerns and reduced production forecasts. The USDA lowered India’s cotton production forecast to 30.72 million bales due to crop damage and pest issues. Ending stocks were reduced to 12.38 million bales, tightening supply. However, the upside was limited by weak yarn market demand and…
Copper prices fell -0.91% to settle at 814.8, driven by a stronger dollar that touched levels near 103.8, dampening hopes for a quick cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Although China’s central bank cut benchmark lending rates to record lows, one- and five-year lending prime rates were cut by 25 basis points to…
Turmeric prices rose by 0.78% to 13,702, driven by potential crop damage from heavy rains. However, gains were limited due to lower demand and rising arrivals. Total arrivals were 14,915 bags, a drop from the previous session’s 16,975 bags. The combination of low supply and unfavorable weather conditions is expected to push prices higher in…
Crude prices were down 0.65% to settle at 5,839, as concerns over future demand and fears of supply disruptions weighed on the market. Both the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have cut their forecasts for global crude demand in 2024 and 2025. Weak economic data from China,…
