Copper heads toward $12,000 a ton as banks predict further gains
The metal that’s crucial for the energy transition has powered higher in recent months as growing concerns about tightening global supply have outweighed a slowdown in demand.
Gold rises to record high on rate-cut bets and Venezuela tension
Bullion climbed more than 1.5% to surpass the previous record of $4,381 an ounce set in October.
Silver price today, December 22: Rates peak near all-time high at Rs 2,13,965 per kilogram on MCX; Check 10g, 100g, 1kg prices in your city
The rally has been driven by a powerful mix of global rate cuts, rising liquidity, a softer dollar, and structurally strong industrial demand, says an analyst.
Gold price today: Prices hit all-time high at Rs 1,35,550 per 10 gram on MCX; Check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city
Gold has made its biggest jump since the 1979 oil crisis in 2025, with prices doubling in the last two years.
Silver hits record high on rate-cut bets and geopolitical strife
Silver has been buoyed by speculative inflows and lingering supply tightness after a historic short squeeze in October.
US GDP, jobs data to hold commodity traders' focus in Christmas week
With the upcoming holiday week likely to see thinner trading volumes, price action may be subdued.
Gold at the crossroads: Is there more steam left in the yellow metal?
While silver has taken the spotlight recently, the broader setup indicates that gold may be preparing for a catch-up phase, supported by both fundamentals and technical indicators.
Gold futures drop as traders book profits for second day
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery declined by Rs 783, or 0.58 per cent, to Rs 1,33,738 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 15,457 lots.
Silver price today: Rates slip 0.55% to hover just above $65 per ounce; check 10g, 100g, 1Kg prices in your city
The uptrend is expected to continue if prices are trading above $62 (Rs 1,94,000) support, says a analyst.
Gold price today: Spot price declines 0.28% to $4,320; check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city
Either a side-breakout or breakdown will infuse a 2-3 percent rally, says analyst
India sugar industry seeks MSP revision, higher ethanol prices to tackle surplus stock
Speaking on the current situation, Deepak Ballani, Director General, ISMA, said, "The most important request of the government is the revision of minimum support price of sugar. As we all know that the MSP was not revised for last six years."
Silver breaks Rs 2 lakh again: Jumps Rs 1,800 to lifetime high of Rs 2,07,600/kg in Delhi
The white metal jumped Rs 7,300 on Wednesday to breach the Rs 2 lakh per kilogram-mark for the first time, settling at Rs 2,05,800 per kg.
Gold steadies near record as platinum extends meteoric climb
Platinum extended a breakneck rally, surging close to $2,000 an ounce before paring gains.
Silver rates today: Prices slip 0.5% from all-time high of Rs 207,833 per kg on MCX
The rally has been driven by a powerful mix of global rate cuts, rising liquidity, a softer dollar, and structurally strong industrial demand, says analyst.
Gold price today, December 18: Spot rates decline 0.04% at $4,336, though safe-haven demand fuels prices; Check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city
Gold has made its biggest jump since the 1979 oil crisis in 2025, with prices doubling in the last two years, says an analyst.
India's Russian oil imports show resilience despite sanctions: Report
Ties between the two countries have remained strong despite pressure from Western sanctions after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this month
Silver price today: Rates bullish at all-time high above $65 per ounce; Check 10g, 100g, 1kg prices in your city
Silver rates across India's major cities showed remarkable uniformity, with only marginal differences due to local taxes, jeweller margins, and logistics costs.
Gold price today: Up 0.24% to hover just above $4,314 an ounce; check 24K, 22K, 18K rates in your city
Gold rates across India’s major cities showed remarkable uniformity, with only marginal differences due to local taxes, jeweller margins, and logistics costs
Silver price today: Rate slips 1.73% from record high of Rs 2,02,000/kg. Check 10g, 100g, 1Kg prices in your city
The increase in silver to the Rs 2 lakh level has been fueled by tightening stocks, strong industrial demand, and the metal's inclusion on the US key minerals list, says analyst.
Gold price today: Rates slip 0.98% from record high of Rs 1,35,496; check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city
Gold is expected to trade in the range of $4,290 (Rs 1,32,000) to $4,400 (Rs 1,36,000) this week. So, buy on dips around support, say analysts.
Silver price today: Slips 3.13% from record high of Rs 2 lakh; check 10g, 100g, 1 Kg prices in your city
For silver, Rs 2,00,000 will be a difficult nut to crack. Prices are expected to touch the support of Rs 1,88,000 before rising higher to the resistance, says analyst.
Gold price today: Rates slip 0.49% from record Rs 1,35,262 on MCX; check 24K, 22K, 18K prices in your city
The market is expected to see some profit booking, selling on rallies, say analysts.
Oil rises on fears of supply disruption as US-Venezuela tensions escalate
Brent crude futures rose 25 cents, or 0.4%, to $61.37 a barrel at 0055 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $57.67 a barrel, up 23 cents, or 0.4%.
Volatile week ahead for commodities amid US jobs, China data, and BoJ policy
Looking ahead, markets face a packed calendar of economic data and central bank decisions, keeping volatility elevated.
After Rosneft-Lukoil sanctions, India’s Russian crude still climbs; refiners export products to Australia, EU, US
India remained the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in November behind China, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
