Due to limited supply, aluminium prices increased

Aluminium prices rose by 0.55% to ₹257.95 due to supply constraints and expectations of US tariffs not taking effect until April. Shanghai Futures Exchange aluminium inventories declined by 4.9%. Japan’s bargaining power in aluminium premium negotiations weakened due to slow imports and reduced overseas smelters. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) pledged to support economic…

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silver

Silver demand has increased due to manufacturing and electrification demand

Silver prices rose 0.37% to ₹95,586 as demand for industrial applications, especially in the electrification and renewable energy sectors, continued to provide support. Silver expectations improved as the US ISM manufacturing PMI rose unexpectedly, indicating improving industrial demand. In addition, India’s ONGC committed Rs. 1 trillion to renewable energy, Global silver demand is forecast to…

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gold

Gold prices fell after hitting a record high as investors booked profits

Gold prices fell 0.34% to ₹85,523 after hitting a record high as investors booked profits. The decline was driven by concerns over a global trade war following the US President’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Also, for the third consecutive month, China’s central bank increased its gold reserves, which totalled…

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Zinc fell as inventories increased by 81.8% since the last release on January 24

Zinc prices fell by -0.02% to ₹270.75 due to a sharp increase in SHFE-monitored inventories since January 24. However, supply concerns limited the downside, as global mined zinc production declined for the third consecutive year in 2024. China’s refined zinc output dropped by 7% due to lower processing rates and production cuts at major smelters….

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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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