Commodity Analysis

 This has marginally reduced the rainfall deficit for the country

Reports of China slashing output have led to a bounce from a six-year low

With the Fed deferring its rate action, uncertainty continues for precious metals

Copper prices have broken past a strong resistance, opening up possibilities for a rally

Gold prices could take cues from the Fed rate hike this week

As the monsoon prepares to pack up, the IMD forecast of a 12 per cent deficit has already been met.

The outlook has turned bullish for the contract, after a long sideways spell

Gold buyers should tune into the Chinese markets, opening after a long weekend, and the dollar index

Metal markets are showing signs of stabilising, amid heightened volatility

Firms can no longer adopt a wait-and-watch approach to deal with price volatility

The metal was weak in the run-up to the past three rate cycles, but strengthened thereafter

A fresh low-pressure area is brewing but there is no consensus on its impact yet

The market is expected to end 2015 with a surplus of 20,000 tonnes

Chinese yuan move rattles emerging markets and their currencies

China slowdown hurts demand. The country uses 40-50 per cent of global lead output

Could hurt US exports, lower inflation and make Fed postpone rate hike decision

The IMD has struck a sombre note for the second half of the monsoon

The dollar’s rising strength is hurting the yellow metal

Global palm oil output is expected to rise 3.5 per cent to 61.45 million tonnes for 2014-15

Though costs are down, prices are holding up on good demand for this protein source

Gold is trading at a key long-term support level

In August, too, most parts of the country are likely to see below-normal rainfall

With property markets slowing, the demand for premium flooring is muted

Previous bear markets suggest prices may be some way away from the bottom