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Nickel futures rise nearly 1% to Rs 1,195.60 per kg, outlook bullish

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Nickel futures rise nearly 1% to Rs 1,195.60 per kg, outlook bullish

The plan to rebuild America’s crumbling infrastructure proposes doubling federal funding for mass transit and spending $80 billion to expand and modernise passenger rail service; estimated to support global base metal prices, said Subramaniam.

Copper futures flat at Rs 668.05 per kg as dollar retreats

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Copper futures flat at Rs 668.05 per kg as dollar retreats

The non-ferrous metal has been trading higher than 50, 100 and 200 days' moving averages but lower than 20 and 5 days’ moving average on the daily chart. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 48.23 which indicates sideways momentum in prices.

Gold prices inch closer to Rs 45,000/10 gm on positive global cues, silver rises by Rs 875 a kg

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Gold prices inch closer to Rs 45,000/10 gm on positive global cues, silver rises by Rs 875 a kg

The broader range on COMEX could be between $1700- $1740 and on the domestic front, prices could hover in the range of Rs 44,780- Rs 45,300, said Navneet Damani, Vice President, Motilal Oswal.

Crude oil futures rise 1.55% to Rs 4,452/barrel on US stimulus hopes, inventory drawdown

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Crude oil futures rise 1.55% to Rs 4,452/barrel on US stimulus hopes, inventory drawdown

The black gold has been trading higher than 5, 50, 100 and 200 days' moving averages but lower than the 20-day moving average on the daily chart.

Silver futures flat at Rs 63,850 a kg on weak global cues

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Silver futures flat at Rs 63,850 a kg on weak global cues

Technically, LBMA silver Spot is holding support near $23.75 and can see a bounce back up to $24.80 levels, say experts.

Natural gas futures firm at Rs 191.60 per mmBtu ahead of inventory report

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Natural gas futures firm at Rs 191.60 per mmBtu ahead of inventory report

The commodity has been trading higher than 5, 20 and 200 days' moving averages but lower than the 50 and 100 days’ moving average on a daily chart for the April contract.

Gold sinks below $1,700/oz as dollar, bond yields climb; down 11.2% in 2021

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Gold sinks below $1,700/oz as dollar, bond yields climb; down 11.2% in 2021

Gold is on track for its first quarterly fall since June 2018 down $212.34 or 11.20 percent in 2021. It has declined Rs 5,807 or 11.57 percent in the rupee term in the same period.

Aluminium futures jump 1.58% to Rs 177.05 per kg; outlook remains bullish

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Aluminium futures jump 1.58% to Rs 177.05 per kg; outlook remains bullish

In the futures market, aluminium for March delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 177.05 and a low of Rs 176 per kg on the MCX.

Copper futures up 1.05% to Rs 663.95 per kg on positive global cue, rally in equity market

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Copper futures up 1.05% to Rs 663.95 per kg on positive global cue, rally in equity market

The red metal prices in LME gained on Friday, tracking gains in the equities market lifted by hopes of global economic recovery on positive US labour data and its faster-than-expected COVID-19 vaccination roll-out plans.

Gold prices fall to Rs 44,655 per 10 gm, down 0.63% this week; silver tanks 3.22%

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Gold prices fall to Rs 44,655 per 10 gm, down 0.63% this week; silver tanks 3.22%

The bullion metal has been stuck in a narrow range in the last few sessions amid a lack of direction. It declined by Rs 282, or 0.63 percent during the week in the domestic market.

Crude oil futures gain over 2% to Rs 4,357/barrel, WTI trades above $60/bbl

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Crude oil futures gain over 2% to Rs 4,357/barrel, WTI trades above $60/bbl

In the futures market, crude oil for April delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 4,376 and an intraday low of Rs 4,284 per barrel on MCX.

Silver price up 0.39% to Rs 65,119 per kg on industrial demand; dollar dips

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Silver price up 0.39% to Rs 65,119 per kg on industrial demand; dollar dips

Silver has witnessed mixed trade along with gold in the past few sessions but has generally underperformed and this is evident from the gold/silver ratio which has risen towards 70 levels.

Cotton futures edge higher after touching March series low of Rs 20,150 per bale

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Cotton futures edge higher after touching March series low of Rs 20,150 per bale

The falling global cotton stocks and attractive Indian cotton prices in the world market may support natural fibre after some more correction, Vyas added.

Natural gas futures firm at Rs 186.80 per mmBtu on higher inventory draw

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Natural gas futures firm at Rs 186.80 per mmBtu on higher inventory draw

While the sell-off has dented market sentiment, natural gas has managed to close higher for the last few trading sessions showing some renewed buying interest

Cotton futures fall 1.68% to Rs 20,450 per bale on weak demand

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Cotton futures fall 1.68% to Rs 20,450 per bale on weak demand

The soft commodity has been trading lower than 5, 20, 50 and 100 days' moving averages but higher than the 200-day moving average on the daily chart. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 25.59 which indicates bearish momentum in prices.

Gold prices remain flat at Rs 44,880 per 10 gram on weak rupee; silver down by Rs 819 a kg

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Gold prices remain flat at Rs 44,880 per 10 gram on weak rupee; silver down by Rs 819 a kg

The precious metal prices have kept a firm trading range, supported by pandemic worries with lockdown in Germany and other parts of Europe.

Copper futures slip on demand concerns, stronger dollar; experts expect further downside

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Copper futures slip on demand concerns, stronger dollar; experts expect further downside

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) was at 42.88 indicating a bearish momentum in prices.

Crude oil futures slump 1.66% to Rs 4,373 per barrel on demand concerns, rise in inventory

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Crude oil futures slump 1.66% to Rs 4,373 per barrel on demand concerns, rise in inventory

The rising dollar index, bond yields and lockdown in Asian countries have added worries regarding demand scenario.

Silver futures slip nearly 1% to Rs 64,633 per kg as dollar jumps to 4-month high

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Silver futures slip nearly 1% to Rs 64,633 per kg as dollar jumps to 4-month high

The spot gold/silver ratio currently stands at 69.47 to 1 indicating that gold has outperformed silver. While the gold has been steady, silver is pressurised by concerns about the Chinese economy.

Natural gas futures steady at Rs 182.90 per mmBtu ahead of inventory report

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Natural gas futures steady at Rs 182.90 per mmBtu ahead of inventory report

The commodity has been trading higher than its 5 and 200-day moving averages but lower than the 20, 50 and 100-day moving average on a daily chart for the April contract. The Relative Strength Index is at 42.50, which indicates weak momentum in the prices.

Copper futures firm at Rs 668.70 per kg on lower inventories

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Copper futures firm at Rs 668.70 per kg on lower inventories

The non-ferrous metal has been trading higher than 50, 100 and 200 days' moving averages but lower than 20 and 5 days’ moving average on the daily chart.

Gold prices slip marginally to Rs 44,886/10 gm on strong dollar; silver plunges Rs 687 a kg

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Gold prices slip marginally to Rs 44,886/10 gm on strong dollar; silver plunges Rs 687 a kg

Market participants will keep an eye on the Preliminary Manufacturing and Service PMI data from major economies and US Federal Reserve comments.

Crude oil futures surge 2.20% to Rs 4,326 per barrel on bargain buying, rupee depreciation

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Crude oil futures surge 2.20% to Rs 4,326 per barrel on bargain buying, rupee depreciation

The black gold has been trading higher than 50, 100 and 200 days' moving averages but lower than the 20 and 5 days’ moving average on the daily chart. The momentum indicator Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 43.08 indicating bearish momentum in prices.

Silver futures jump nearly 1% to Rs 65,559 per kg on industrial demand

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Silver futures jump nearly 1% to Rs 65,559 per kg on industrial demand

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 42.49 indicated bearish momentum in prices.

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