Natural gas prices rose by 2.09% to reach 273.3, driven by weather forecasts and geopolitical developments. Persistent heat in key US regions, coupled with the President’s acceleration of the Ukraine ceasefire deadline for Russia, has boosted air conditioning use and power sector gas consumption. Despite rising prices, supply remains robust, with average output in the…
Aluminum prices rose 0.42% to settle at 253.45, supported by renewed confidence in China’s policy measures aimed at bolstering key industries such as machinery, automobiles, and electrical appliances—all major consumers of aluminum. This optimism helped offset the impact of softer short-term demand. Data from the International Aluminum Institute showed global primary aluminum output increased 0.9%…
Zinc settled higher by 1.16% at 260.8, driven by a softer dollar and supply tightness overseas. However, concerns about global demand growth and new U.S. tariffs have stoked uncertainty across metals markets. The Biden administration’s tariff notices, targeting 14 countries with rates ranging from 25% to 40%, effective August 1, have stoked uncertainty. U.S. President’s…
Natural gas prices rose by 5.51% to settle at ₹306.6 due to a decline in output and revised demand forecasts. Production in the Lower 48 US states dropped to 103.0 billion cubic feet per day in early May, and daily output is projected to dip further to a two-month low of 102.6 bcfd. Gas demand…
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…
After rising more than 2% the previous day as OPEC+ postponed plans to increase production in December, oil prices moved in a narrow range on Tuesday amid what is predicted to be an unusually close US presidential election. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude added 13 cents, or 0.18%, to $71.6 a barrel, while Brent crude…
Crude oil prices rose by 2.83% to 5,988, driven by higher-than-expected US fuel demand and OPEC+’s potential delay in an output hike. U.S. gasoline inventories reached a two-year low, while crude inventories drew down by 0.515 million barrels, contrasting with a 2.3 million-barrel build. Cushing, Oklahoma crude stocks rose by 0.681 million barrels. The U.S….
Zinc prices fell by 0.34% to 288.95 due to rising stocks in LME warehouses, easing supply concerns. This has led to a reduced cash premium over three-month zinc contracts, indicating softer demand. Chinese economic data shows sluggish demand, with September’s industrial profits marking the steepest decline of the year. Production forecasts for global mined zinc…
Jeera prices fell 0.35% to close at 24,405 bags, while daily supply in key market Unjah rose to around 15,000–16,000 bags. According to the current season stock estimate, farmers have more than 35% of this year’s harvest and will have around 20 lakh bags of carryover stock at the start of the next season. Despite…
The Indian government has raised minimum support prices (MSP) for seven rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, with mustard and rapeseed being the most affected. The increase is expected to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and encourage crop diversification. Wheat’s MSP has been raised by Rs 150 per quintal. To reduce import dependence on…
