Turmeric prices fell -2.45%, closing at 12910, as purchasing activity decreased in advance of the anticipated release of stockpiles ahead of the fresh crops in January 2024. The better crop conditions brought about by the excellent weather added to the pressure on pricing. Maharashtra farmers’ attitudes were affected when they learned that Prime Minister Modi’s…
As worldwide primary aluminium output climbed 3.9% YoY to 6.116 million tonnes in October, prices for the metal stayed stable at 203.45, according to figures from the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). China’s main imports of aluminium from January to October increased 173% year over year to 1.17 million metric tons, while exports fell 41.19% to…
Cottoncandy’s price of cotton saw a slight uptick of 0.11%, ultimately settling at 57160. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) revised its cotton output estimate for the current 2023/2024 season to 29.4 million bales, which is credited with the upswing. The amendment mentioned plant uprooting by farmers and infestations of pink bollworms as causes of…
Copper prices saw a -0.48% decrease at the close, closing at 718.85, as worries over demand reappeared in the wake of disappointing Chinese statistics. October saw a third straight month of improvement in China’s industrial earnings, although the annual growth rate decreased to 2.7%. This number represented a notable slowdown from the 17.2% gain in…
Prices for cotton candy fell by -0.66% to settle at 57100, mostly due to persistent concerns about demand. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) predicts that reduced planted acreage and productivity issues brought on by El Nino weather patterns will result in a 7.5% decrease in India’s cotton production for the 2023–2024 season, hitting 29.5…
One month after the government reduced the minimum export price (MEP) of basmati rice to $950/ton in an effort to increase exports, mandi prices of several varieties of basmati paddy are currently 11–14% higher than they were the previous year. Basmati paddy prices have increased during the peak arrival season, according to exporters, due to…
As investors anticipated the OPEC+ meeting later this week in hopes of reaching an agreement to limit supplies through 2024, oil prices were little moved on Monday, with Brent remaining above $80 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 10 cents, or 0.1%, at $75.64 a barrel, while Brent crude futures up…
A surprise storage withdrawal, approaching colder weather, and increased demand for heating over the next two weeks were among the unanticipated variables that drove up natural gas prices, which closed at 242 with a 0.67% gain. In sharp contrast to the 60 bcf withdrawal during the same week last year and a five-year average decline…
Cottoncandy saw a small increase of 0.07%, ultimately settling at 56740, as a result of factors affecting cotton production worldwide. India, a major participant in the cotton market, is predicted to produce 29.5 million bales of cotton in 2023–2024, a 7.5% decrease from the previous year. Contributing variables mentioned include lower planted areas and the…
The reason behind the -0.33% decline in gold prices that occurred recently, with a closing price of 61024, is traders assessing the monetary policy environment. The Fed’s cautious approach and intention to continue a tight policy for an extended length of time were evident in the FOMC minutes. With a minor decline in betting on…
