Moneycontrol PRO
HomeAuthorSandeep sinha

Sandeep Sinha

Senior Sub-Editor

Moneycontrol News

Copper futures remain flat at Rs 597.75 per kg on muted global cues

BUSINESS

Copper futures remain flat at Rs 597.75 per kg on muted global cues

In the futures market, copper for February delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 600.90 and a low of Rs 594.55 per kg on the MCX.

Gold prices drop for 4th day to Rs 47,452/10 gm on rising bond yield, silver slips by Rs 481 per kg

BUSINESS

Gold prices drop for 4th day to Rs 47,452/10 gm on rising bond yield, silver slips by Rs 481 per kg

The dollar hit its highest in over two months whereas benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose to its highest in over three weeks, putting pressure on bullion.

Crude oil futures rise 0.71% to Rs 4,099 on improved demand, WTI trades above $56 a barrel

BUSINESS

Crude oil futures rise 0.71% to Rs 4,099 on improved demand, WTI trades above $56 a barrel

In the futures market, crude oil for February delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 4,106 and an intraday low of Rs 4,083 per barrel on MCX.

Silver futures slump 1.23% to Rs 67,724 per kg on firm dollar

BUSINESS

Silver futures slump 1.23% to Rs 67,724 per kg on firm dollar

Technically, MCX Silver March holds the support of 21-Daily Moving Average at Rs 67,300 levels. The range for the rest of the session will be between Rs 67,000-69,800 levels, said Iyer.

Natural gas falls 1.32% ahead of inventory report, Choice Broking says trend bullish for coming weeks

BUSINESS

Natural gas falls 1.32% ahead of inventory report, Choice Broking says trend bullish for coming weeks

In the futures market, natural gas for February delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 203.80 and an intraday low of Rs 199.70 per mmBtu on MCX.

Copper futures rise 0.54% to Rs 594.05 per kg on lower inventory

BUSINESS

Copper futures rise 0.54% to Rs 594.05 per kg on lower inventory

In the futures market, copper for February delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 596.50 and a low of Rs 587.75 per kg on the MCX.

Gold prices continue downtrend on firm dollar to Rs 47,976/10 gm, silver drops Rs 2,806 a kg

BUSINESS

Gold prices continue downtrend on firm dollar to Rs 47,976/10 gm, silver drops Rs 2,806 a kg

The broader range on COMEX could be between $1,820-1,860 and on the domestic front, prices could hover in the range of Rs 47,700- 48,300, said Navneet Damani, Vice President, Motilal Oswal.

Crude oil futures up 0.55% to Rs 4,027 on inventory drawdown, Brent inches near $58/bbl

BUSINESS

Crude oil futures up 0.55% to Rs 4,027 on inventory drawdown, Brent inches near $58/bbl

Crude oil was supported by severe cold weather in US Northeast boosting demand for heating fuels.

Silver price recovers to Rs 68,096 per kg after sharp fall in previous session

BUSINESS

Silver price recovers to Rs 68,096 per kg after sharp fall in previous session

In the futures market, silver for March delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 69,147 and a low of Rs 68,048 per kg on the MCX.

Steel price spike due to unanticipated rise in demand: S&P Global Platts

BUSINESS

Steel price spike due to unanticipated rise in demand: S&P Global Platts

Keith Tan said the customs duty exemption announced in Budget 2021 could give India’s national scrap policy a boost by exposing buyers to greater volumes and varieties of scrap from various origins, which would compete with and spur the domestic scrap collection and processing industry.

Natural gas futures down 1.74% after a sharp rally in last few days

BUSINESS

Natural gas futures down 1.74% after a sharp rally in last few days

In the futures market, natural gas for February delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 211.60 and an intraday low of Rs 205.20 per mmBtu on the MCX.

MCX Copper futures flat at Rs 593.60 per kg; bearish momentum likely to continue

BUSINESS

MCX Copper futures flat at Rs 593.60 per kg; bearish momentum likely to continue

In the futures market, copper for February delivery touched an intra-day high of Rs 596.45 and a low of Rs 588.15 per kg on the MCX.

Gold prices down for second day in a row, silver tanks Rs 2,741 per kg

BUSINESS

Gold prices down for second day in a row, silver tanks Rs 2,741 per kg

The broader range on COMEX could be between $1,835- $1,865 and on the domestic front prices could hover in the range of Rs 47,800 - Rs 48,450, said Damani.

Crude oil futures rise 2.15% to Rs 3,989; Brent trades above $57 a barrel

BUSINESS

Crude oil futures rise 2.15% to Rs 3,989; Brent trades above $57 a barrel

In the futures market, crude oil for February delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 3,992 and an intraday low of Rs 3,944 per barrel on MCX.

Silver prices drop nearly Rs 3,000 a kg on long unwinding, increased margins and weak global cues

BUSINESS

Silver prices drop nearly Rs 3,000 a kg on long unwinding, increased margins and weak global cues

The spot gold/silver ratio currently stands at 66.73 to 1 indicating that gold has outperformed silver.

Natural gas futures jump 3.26% to Rs 215.10 per mmBtu on demand uptick

BUSINESS

Natural gas futures jump 3.26% to Rs 215.10 per mmBtu on demand uptick

In the futures market, natural gas for February delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 216.50 and an intraday low of Rs 205.60 per mmBtu on MCX.

Natural gas futures climb 6.21% to Rs 203.40 per mmBtu on positive global cues

BUSINESS

Natural gas futures climb 6.21% to Rs 203.40 per mmBtu on positive global cues

In the futures market, natural gas for February delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 202.90 and an intraday low of Rs 191.80 per mmBtu on the MCX.

Gold prices down Rs 450 at Rs 48,745/10 gm, silver surges above Rs 73,043 a kg

BUSINESS

Gold prices down Rs 450 at Rs 48,745/10 gm, silver surges above Rs 73,043 a kg

The gold/silver ratio currently stands at 66.73 to 1, which means the number of silver ounces required to buy one ounce of gold.

Market experts and jewellery industry welcome duty cut in gold; price falls nearly 2%

BUSINESS

Market experts and jewellery industry welcome duty cut in gold; price falls nearly 2%

India is the world’s second-largest gold consumer after China. India is slashing the rate for the first time in eight years to curb smuggling of the yellow metal into the country.

Crude oil futures jump nearly 1% to Rs 3,858 per barrel on vaccine optimism

BUSINESS

Crude oil futures jump nearly 1% to Rs 3,858 per barrel on vaccine optimism

In the futures market, crude oil for February delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 3,858 and an intraday low of Rs 3,825 per barrel on the MCX.

Union Budget 2021: FM Nirmala Sitharaman slashes custom duty to 7.5% on gold; MCX Gold prices slide 2.49%

BUSINESS

Union Budget 2021: FM Nirmala Sitharaman slashes custom duty to 7.5% on gold; MCX Gold prices slide 2.49%

The gold and diamond jewelry trade contribute 7.5 percent of the country's GDP and 14 percent of the country's total exports. As many as 60 lakh people are employed in this sector.

Silver futures soar to Rs 73,645 per kg on strong demand; up nearly 15% since January 28

BUSINESS

Silver futures soar to Rs 73,645 per kg on strong demand; up nearly 15% since January 28

In the futures market, silver for March delivery touched an intra-day high of Rs 73,888 and a low of Rs 71,650 per kg on the MCX.

Gold, silver weekly outlook | Tips for investors and key events to watch out for

BUSINESS

Gold, silver weekly outlook | Tips for investors and key events to watch out for

Technically, LBMA Gold Spot gave a sharp correction from $1,875 where it ended near 200-DMA, indicating a bearish momentum in the coming week.

Gold prices steady this week, silver soars 4.69% on retail frenzy

BUSINESS

Gold prices steady this week, silver soars 4.69% on retail frenzy

Gold holdings in SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, fell by 4.66 tonnes to 1,160.13 tonnes.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347