Even as a rise in arrivals and muted demand put pressure on prices, short covering caused turmeric prices to rise by 0.65% to settle at 13,336. A considerable increase in production may result from the acreage being estimated to be 30–35% larger than the previous season. However, reports of crop damage from heavy rains limited…
The Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA) said that October saw a 60% month-over-month increase in India’s palm oil imports, reaching 845,682 metric tonnes, driven by festive demand and refilled supplies. This increase may put a strain on Malaysian and Indonesian palm oil supplies worldwide. Imports of sunflower oil increased 56.5%, while imports of soy oil decreased…
Silver rose 0.16% to 89,327 amid short covering after losses as the dollar index rose above 105.8, its highest level in more than four months. This forecast of high inflation could be contained by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and promote safe-haven assets like silver. The global structural deficit in the silver market…
The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), India’s largest commodity exchange, has revised the expiry date of its base metal index futures contract (MCXMETLDEX) due to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election on November 20, 2024. Trading on MCX will only open for the evening session, and the contract will be available for trading until the revised expiry…
Jeera prices dropped -0.22% to 25,220 as a result of a spike in arrivals; in Unjha, about 15,000 bags of cumin are delivered every day. An estimated 20 lakh bags of carryover stock are anticipated at the start of the next season, with farmers keeping about 35% of the supply. Nevertheless, there is hope for…
Aluminum prices fell 1.3% to 238.45 due to minor dissatisfaction with recently announced stimulus measures aimed at revitalizing China’s economy. And investors are uncertain about its immediate effect on the metals market. Concerns have been heightened by proposed tariffs on China after an election, which could reduce global demand for metals such as aluminum. China’s…
Asian trade on Monday saw a drop in oil prices as a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico had little impact on US output and heavy fiscal stimulus measures by China, the world’s biggest importer, were largely unimpressive. Prices have continued to fall since Friday, following Beijing’s approval of 12 trillion yuan ($1.6 trillion) in…
Aluminium prices fell by 2.15% to 241.6 due to disappointment over China’s limited fiscal stimulus measures. The package aimed to ease debt repayment burdens for local governments, but fell short of investors’ expectations. The potential for higher tariffs under the US President-elect also loomed over the metals market, causing concerns about reduced demand for Chinese…
The OPEC+ group has extended their production cut to limit excess supplies and stabilize prices in global oil markets. Oil has been trading in a tight range since the second half of 2022, with prices broadly congested within $97-$65 per barrel. OPEC+ production policies significantly impact global oil markets, with higher prices typically following production…
Soybean prices are below the government-set minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 4,892/quintal (MSP), seven weeks after India increased import duties on edible oils. The mandi price currently varies between Rs 4,500 and Rs 4,700 per quintal due to high moisture due to pre-harvest rains. Excess and low demand has kept prices from hitting the…
