Commodity Analysis

Fears of the recent haze affecting crop output have taken prices sharply higher

The recent pressure on bullion prices seems to be letting up, thanks to weakness in the US dollar. Global spot gold prices have surged 1.6 per cent ...

New investment options, safer investment platform and stricter surveillance mechanism to be ushered in

Hopes of demand revival after the China deal and lower crop estimates will fuel the rally

Job market turns weaker; debt ceiling likely to be hit sooner than expected

Weak demand and surging inventories can keep prices under pressure

With lower output and brighter export prospects, prices may not hit last year’s lows

Markets expect a Fed rate hike before end of year

 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