gold

Gold prices fall on strong dollar

A strong dollar pushed gold down 0.15% to 84,444, although demand for safe-haven assets remained steady in the face of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Expectations for two interest rate cuts in 2024 were reinforced by weaker-than-expected US services sector data, in line with the latest FOMC projections. Gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset has…

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Reduced gas flows to the country’s LNG export facilities caused a decline in natural gas

Natural gas prices dropped by 0.63% to ₹285.7 due to increased U.S. production and reduced tariff risks. President’s suspension of tariffs on Canada and Mexico reduced import costs, reducing price support. Average U.S. gas output rose to 106.0 bcfd in February, but daily production dropped to 105.1 bcfd. Weather remains a key driver, with forecasts…

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Amid worries about supply disruptions, the price of aluminium increased

Aluminium prices rose by 0.04% to ₹252.1 due to supply concerns and the European Commission’s proposed inclusion of Russian primary aluminium imports in its 16th package of sanctions. The ban, which includes aluminium alloys, has a one-year phase-in period. Global primary aluminium output rose 3% year-on-year to 6.236 million tonnes in December. Stocks at Japan’s…

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silver

Silver Market Set to Face Seventh Consecutive Year of Shortage in 2025

The silver market is expected to experience a deficit for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, with industrial demand continuing to be the main driver of this supply-demand imbalance. Silver prices have risen under the president’s administration due to geopolitical uncertainty and tariff fears, resulting in short supply and increased supply to CME warehouses. Industrial…

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Crude Oil Declines as the United States Lifts Initial Colombian Sanctions Threats

Crude oil prices dropped by 1.98% to ₹6,300 after the US reversed its initial plan to impose sanctions and tariffs on Colombia after reaching an agreement on deported migrants. Market volatility persists due to the President’s strong rhetoric. US crude oil inventories fell for the ninth week, with a 1.02 million-barrel drop. Inventories at the…

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