BUSINESS
Could the natural gas rally cause a global slowdown?
Soaring prices may cripple economic output and have a long long-lasting impact on countries which are heavily reliant on Russian gas.
BUSINESS
Buy-on-dips strategy for gold likely to continue, rally may extend till Rs 55,000
Gold on a quarterly basis, could see the targets of Rs 50,750 per 10 gram, followed 52,500, with supports at Rs 47,850 and Rs 46,400
BUSINESS
'Gold may scale record highs by next Diwali'
Gold may surge towards $2000 per troy ounce once again and, in India, it may rise to Rs 52,000-53,000 per 10 gram in the next 12 months.
BUSINESS
Copper prices touch 6-week high; Nickel prices highest in 5 months
The narrative for nickel has moved from nickel being a tight battery grade metal market to simply a tight refined metal market.
BUSINESS
Natural gas prices can climb higher given supply and demand situation in two key export markets
The market is expecting intense heat over the next two months which potentially will push prices further towards the $5 level.
BUSINESS
Economic data points including PMI, US GDP to decide gold price trend this week
Market participants are of the view that the US Fed might use the Jackson Hole symposium, in the summer, as a platform to announce its tapering actions
BUSINESS
Crude Oil: COVID concerns India, Japan is disrupting demand-supply equation
For oil, prices will remain stuck in a range, with optimism around global inventories rebalancing being offset by constant reminders that parts of the world remain far from a full recovery from the pandemic.
BUSINESS
Akshaya Tritiya to boost demand for gold: Navneet Damani of Motilal Oswal
Investment in gold witnessed an inflow for the week ended May 9, 2021 and holdings currently stand at around 1,019 tonnes compared to holding of around 1,017 tonnes in the previous week.
BUSINESS
Bumpy road ahead for crude oil as world economies reopen at varying pace
For the time, WTI prices can look to trade in the $60-$65 range until there is a clear sign of resumption in international passenger aviation.
BUSINESS
Economic calendar can trigger volatility in gold but trend remains positive
A cautious approach is advisable as gold is expected to trade with a sideways to positive bias in the short to medium term.
BUSINESS
Oil markets will have to live with the pandemic for another year
Oil markets are heading for a volatile week and it looks like it will be a very noisy week as well.
BUSINESS
Stronger dollar, uncertainty over demand cloud outlook for oil
Oil is in for a choppy trade with market participants monitoring the pace of vaccination and the nuclear deal talks to see when Iranian crude can be made available.
BUSINESS
Gold price down over 20%, but likely to march towards record high again as factors remain favourable
We have been bullish on gold from Rs 31,000 level since the last quarter of 2018 when we came up with a longer-term target of Rs 60,000 from an 18-24 month perspective.
BUSINESS
Volatility in USD/INR pair to remain elevated, all eyes on US Fed outcome
For the week, the USD/INR (Spot) to trade with a positive bias and quote in the range of Rs 72.20 and Rs 73.10
BUSINESS
Rally in oil prices not justified by fundamentals as demand recovery globally remains a major concern: Navneet Damani of MOSFL
Looking at the current rally, it seems like the current price rally is unwarranted and begs for a correction, as demand is not predicted to recover substantially until around the third quarter.
BUSINESS
OPEC+ decision looms as a major risk for oil market, but prices still expected to rise
The market still faces lingering near-term risks to global reopening efforts. All eyes are now on the upcoming OPEC+ meeting
BUSINESS
'Crude trend hints buy on dips, prices can still go higher from here'
Crude oil prices further supported by a much higher-than-expected crude inventory draw.
BUSINESS
'Cautiously bullish on copper, medium-term prospects for nickel to remain positive'
The current rally in copper prices seems to be getting stronger, but any negative news could lead to wild swing in the metal.
BUSINESS
'Uncertainty over US economic recovery, rising amounts of fiscal aid to create strong floor for gold prices'
Duty cuts in Budget 2021 will negatively impact gold prices although fundamentals and uncertainties would continue to create a strong floor.
BUSINESS
Be cautious, industrial metals likely to be under some pressure in short term
Copper supplies are likely to rise this year as COVID-related problems are expected to come to an end, but with prices at elevated levels the potential for disruptions remains as mine workers seek higher wages.
BUSINESS
Maintain caution, gold price could trade sideways with a lower bias
Investment in gold decreased for the week ended January 17, and holdings stand at around 1,161 tonnes compared to around 1,182 tonnes in the previous week.
BUSINESS
Crude gains look questionable as market can turn attention back to fuel demand issues in coming weeks
Severe mobility restrictions around the world to contain a surge in COVID cases still weighed on fuel sales, weakening prospects of energy demand recovery in the first half of 2021.
BUSINESS
Four key factors that will drive gold prices in January
There are just few weeks before the next leader of US takes oath, hence any comments from the new President could trigger volatility in the market.
BUSINESS
Crude gains still questionable as spreading virus, lockdowns weigh on demand
Crude oil upside looks limited and correction looks possible as sentiments have gone farfetched without any fundamental support.
