Page 13 - Commodities

Long-term bets can still pay off in commodity funds, say analysts

Moderate your return expectations after the 18-month bull run

Gold prices steady as dollar dip counters Fed rate hike expectations

(Reuters) - Gold steadied on Wednesday, with a weaker dollar offsetting pressure from higher U.S. Treasury yields as investors await the first pandemic-era U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

Wheat stocks in central pool could be lowest in the last three years

Will still be around 160% more than quantity required under buffer norms

Gold prices tumble Rs 200 to Rs 53,033; silver jumps Rs 193

Gold tumbled Rs 200 to Rs 53,033 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday in line with weak international precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities.

Oil leads commodities charge as shares tumble due to Ukraine conflict

Brent, the international benchmark, briefly hit more than $139 a barrel, its highest level since 2008.

Brace for more volatility amid geopolitical crisis, election outcome

Benchmark indices saw a sharp selloff last week with Nifty50 sinking in red at 16,245, down by 252 points. And Sensex tanked 768 points to settle at 54,333. This week will be action-packed as well

Ukraine crisis: Commodities the best place to be right now, says Jim Rogers

I suspect sometime in the next few days the market should bottom out and then see a sharp rally, says Rogers

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Why the Black Sea matters to commodity markets

Crude and refined oil products from Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan pass through export terminals on the sea's eastern edge.

Brace for higher commodity prices as Russia invades Ukraine: Analysts

Key commodities such as crude oil, ammonia, urea, potash, and phosphates could move higher over the next few weeks.

Tensions, fears of war may lead to even more expensive cars, bread

The moves in these key Russian exports have far reaching consequences for US consumer prices

Dollar dips as US Treasury yields stall, commodity currencies gain

The dollar dipped on Thursday as this week's rally in U.S. Treasury yields paused, and commodity-linked currencies such as the Canadian and Australian dollars gained amid rises in commodity prices

A third of commodity-hungry companies have no deforestation policy: Report

Protecting the world's forests is central to efforts to limit man-made global warming by mid-century.

Retail edible oil prices show declining trend from Oct 2021: Govt

The Centre on Tuesday said retail prices of edible oils across the country are ruling higher than a year-ago period in line with the global market

In pics: 2021 belonged to investors, no matter where they placed a bet

From equities to commodities and cryptocurrencies, most segments gave handsome returns. But inflation, rate tightening, and the Omicron spread have spoiled the year-end party

Major edible oil brands cut MRP by 10-15% to give relief to consumers: SEA

Major edible oil companies, including Adani Wilmar and Ruchi Soya, have reduced the maximum retail price (MRP) of their products by 10-15 per cent to provide relief to consumers, industry body SEA said on Monday. The prices have been reduced by Adani Wilmar (on Fortune brands), Ruchi Soya (Mahakosh, Sunrich, Ruchi Gold and Nutrella brands), Emami (Healthy & Tasty brands), Bunge (Dalda, Gagan, Chambal brands) and Gemini (Freedom sunflower oil brands), it said. COFCO (Nutrilive brands), Frigorifico Allana (Sunny brands), Gokul Agro (Vitalife, Mahek and Zaika brands) and others have also reduced prices, it added. "We are happy to share that our leading members have responded proactively and reducedP on edible oils marketed by them, across the board by 10-15 per cent to provide relief to consumers during the festival season," Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) said in a statement. With a view to providing succour to consumers, Union Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey had ...

Sebi bars launch of new derivative contracts for wheat, other commodities

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday directed stock exchanges not to launch new derivative contracts in wheat, crude palm oil, moong and few other commodities till further orders. The latest directive will come into force with immediate effect, according to a release. Launch of new contracts for the paddy (non-basmati), wheat, soya bean and its derivatives (its complex), crude palm oil and moong have been barred till further orders by the regulator. The list includes chana, and mustard seeds and its derivatives (its complex). The derivative contracts in these commodities were suspended earlier this year, the release said. In respect of running contracts, no new position will be allowed to be taken and only squaring up of position will be allowed. The directions will be applicable for a period of one year, it added.

Piyush Goyal urges steel makers to address small industries cost concerns

The minister also said Goyal said that special care of MSMEs needs to be taken for easier and cost effective supply of steel

Gold price today Rs 47,990 for 10 gram; silver at Rs 64,800 per kg

The price of gold differs across the nation owing to excise duty, state taxes, and making charges.

Metals keep surging as supply cuts fuel inflation worry

Zinc spiked as much as 6.3% to a 14-year high

Govt scraps basic customs duty, cuts cess on crude palm, soy, sunflower oil

Move might impact farmers' realisation when kharif harvest is on, say industry players