BUSINESS
Economic growth worries may keep commodity prices under pressure
Key events in the coming week include manufacturing and services PMI from China, US consumer confidence, and non-farm payrolls report
BUSINESS
Commodities market to remain focused on economic numbers, central bank comments
Commodities attempted some recovery this week but there is still uncertainty if this trend can continue. The dollar is off the highs but may continue to be supported by US Fed's hawkish stance. Outlook for China may also remain clouded unless the virus situation comes under control.
BUSINESS
Commodities register another gloomy week amid higher US dollar; to focus on US economic numbers, central bank comments
Overall, risk sentiment is quite weak currently and commodities and equities, which were performing quite well for the last few months, have come under selling pressure.
BUSINESS
Commodities markets cautiously await US labour, inflation figures for Fed move
China is yet to deliver on its promises of providing economic support at a time when even three-decade low growth target of 5.5 percent does not look feasible. Unless the mainland nation announces significant targeted measures, sustainable pick up in global risk appetite looks unlikely.
BUSINESS
Commodities market to focus on Fed rate decision, Bank of England policy meeting
Fed is largely expected to maintain hawkish stance however if the central bank acknowledges risks to the economy, it may also be enough to cause some profit taking in US dollar.
BUSINESS
Commodities lose momentum, but supply risks relating to Russia, inflation concerns may continue to support prices
The next major event for commodities is Fed's monetary policy decision in early May but until then commodities may get impact by development relating to Russia-Ukraine war as well as China's efforts to get virus spread under control and support economic growth.
BUSINESS
Commodities on strong footing but volatility may continue amid several uncertain factors
Key event to look for in coming week would be China's GDP and industrial production and retail sales data and manufacturing PMI from Europe and US.
BUSINESS
Central banks’ stance could impact commodity prices even more, going forward’
The key event next week is the ECB’s monetary policy decision. We need to see if the ECB, like the Fed, takes a hawkish stance to control inflation or maintains a cautious approach amid persisting geopolitical risks.
BUSINESS
Commodities will continue to be volatile with central banks in focus
The market focus may shift from geopolitical issues to central banks but that will do little to cool commodities that have benefitted from supply risks and rising inflation concerns
MARKETS
Commodities may remain volatile amid Russia-Ukraine talks, China concerns
Commodities rallied sharply with the start of Russia-Ukraine fighting and have now corrected with talks continuing to resolve the issue. We are now in a wait and watch mode as more clarity is awaited however if no resolution is reached soon, supply concerns may revive.
BUSINESS
Sharp fall in commodities unlikely unless any concrete efforts to resolve dispute
We may see volatility continuing as market players assess demand supply implications as well as monetary policy stance of major central banks
BUSINESS
Russia-Ukraine | War tensions mark a new normal for commodities
Strong fundamentals may be supportive for metals and energy even if war tensions ease
BUSINESS
Demand expectations may dampen if commodity prices remain elevated
The continuing war in Ukraine, increasing economic pressure on Russia, and lack of any major breakthrough in talks have fuelled concerns that the dispute may not be resolved soon and this has intensified supply risks.
BUSINESS
Supply risks may keep commodity prices higher, unless resolution to Russia-Ukraine conflict
With persisting Russia-Ukraine tensions and no signs of any efforts to resolve the issue, market players expect US and other countries to keep pressure on Russia and this has kept commodities supported even if they are off the highs.
BUSINESS
Commodities market to remain tizzy until diplomatic efforts resolve Ukraine-Russia stand-off
Unless there is clear guidance from the US Fed, commodities market players may continue to look at economic numbers and central bank rate hike comments
BUSINESS
Commodities set to end the week on a high as the dollar stumbles
With the Federal Reserve still the key factor affecting currency movement as well as risk sentiment, the market focus may continue to be on comments from the central bank officials
BUSINESS
Volatile trade may continue in commodities as market players shift focus from Fed to other central banks
The key indicator for movement in commodities will be non-farm payrolls data next week which will reflect on the health of the labour market. Crude oil's incessant rise has also caused nervousness in the larger financial market and we may see more volatility as OPEC and allies will meet to decide their future production policy.
BUSINESS
Hawkish comments from the Fed may further strengthen the dollar which may not bode well for commodities: Kotak Securities’ Ravindra Rao
"Market players are already anticipating a hike in March and this has pushed US 10-year bond yield to a two-year high while the dollar index has edged up."
BUSINESS
Commodities may see volatility as market players square up position amid Omicron scare
The year 2021 has been a good one for commodities as most benefitted from tighter supply and improved demand
BUSINESS
Dhanteras 2021: Gold down but not out; inflationary pressures, prospects of rate hike may aid revival
Domestic gold prices are likely to move in the Rs 45,000-50,000 range, while international prices may remain within the recent range of $1,650-1,950
BUSINESS
Commodities struggle for direction as focus shifts to central banks
The key event in the coming week is FOMC decision on November 2-3. Comments from Fed officials and FOMC minutes indicate that criteria to start bond tapering has been largely met.
BUSINESS
Another volatile week for commodities as higher prices force intervention
Interventions brought a halt to the rise in commodities but unless there is a significant improvement in the energy situation in China and Europe, volatility is likely to continue
BUSINESS
Commodities scale fresh highs | Expected continuing supply concerns may may keep prices supported
Energy and industrial metals garnered all limelight however gold also managed to break out of recent consolidation and move closer to the key $1800 per troy ounce level.
BUSINESS
Commodities market jittery as focus shifts from energy crisis to Fed's monetary policy
The Fed has tilted towards monetary tightening and most Fed officials have maintained that criteria to start monetary tightening have been largely met. However, any decision may be dependent on the health of the US economy.
