Cotton Candy prices rose by 0.09% to 57,000 due to the USDA’s reduction in India’s cotton production forecast for the 2024-25 season to 30.72 million bales due to crop damage and pest issues. Ending stocks are expected to drop to 12.38 million bales. Acreage under cotton is down by about 9%, but higher yields from…
Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel, down more than 1.5% in early trade on Monday, as deflation worries in China weighed on oil prices. Brent crude futures were down $1.26, or 1.59%, at $77.78 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down $1.20, or 1.59%, at $74.36 a barrel. The…
India’s palm oil imports fell by over 33% in September, reaching a six-month low of 527,314 metric tons. This was primarily due to rising domestic stocks and a rally in Malaysian palm oil prices, which discouraged buyers from importing large volumes. The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) reported a decline in overall vegetable oil…
Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trade on Friday as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data stoked some doubts about how much interest rates will fall in the coming months. Brent oil futures for December were down 0.5% at $78.98 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 0.4% at $74.79 a barrel. Although…
Cotton candy prices rose by 0.11% at 56,810, driven by the USDA’s revision of India’s cotton production forecast for the 2024-25 season to 30.72 million bales, down from previous estimates due to crop damage and pest issues. However, the upside movement remains limited due to moderate demand and weak export activity, especially in key markets…
A “substantial majority” of US Federal Reserve officials supported a half-point rate cut during the September meeting to ease inflation and economic concerns. However, some officials favored a smaller quarter-point cut, indicating a cautious stance. The minutes revealed that while there was broad support for the half-point cut, it was not seen as a commitment…
Turmeric prices fell by -2.32% to 13,370 due to lower demand and rising arrivals. However, concerns over crop damage and low supply could push prices higher in the coming weeks. Increased sowing may cap further price gains, and dry weather in Indonesia has accelerated harvesting, adding pressure on prices. Rising acreage and low export demand…
Zinc prices rose by 0.14% to 288.2 due to China’s economic stimulus measures, including liquidity injections, mortgage rate cuts, and easing home purchase restrictions. The central bank announced plans to reduce mortgage rates for existing home loans before October 31. However, zinc inventories in warehouses monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange dropped to 79,980 metric…
Silver fell -1.06% to 92,357, as strong US labor market data eased the prospect of aggressive rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The U.S. Labor Department said the economy added 254,000 jobs in September, significantly beating expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% from 4.2%. These strong jobs dampened market expectations for more monetary…
Natural gas prices dropped by 3.57% to ₹240.3, despite a smaller-than-expected storage injection by US utilities. Concerns over potential disruptions in US natural gas production eased as tropical storms moved away from the Gulf of Mexico. Baker Hughes reported a 3 to 102 increase in rig drilling activity. Storage injections have been at record lows,…
