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Crude oil price outlook: Brent crude to average $56 in 2026, WTI near $49

Global inventories are expected to build by an average of 2.8 mbpd through the first half of the year, marking the largest surplus in recent memory

Crude oil price outlook: Brent crude to average $56 in 2026, WTI near $49
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

Iranian crisis aids crude prices; Brent faces resistance at $68, WTI at $62

The current upward trajectory is primarily driven by a toxic mix of heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East, infrastructure disruptions in the Caspian region, and significant capital inflows

Iranian crisis aids crude prices; Brent faces resistance at $68, WTI at $62
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Silver price prediction: Analyst explains why chasing rally may be risky

Roughly $6 billion of silver futures are set to be sold amid index rebalancing. Mirae Asset Sharekhan analyst suggests if Silver prices hold the support of $70, investors may consider buying the dip.

Silver price prediction: Analyst explains why chasing rally may be risky
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

How to trade Gold amid US data, index rebalancing, geopolitical tensions?

Gold price outlook: Huge volatility and choppiness are expected to continue in gold as traders navigate the maze of data and events in the very short term

How to trade Gold amid US data, index rebalancing, geopolitical tensions?
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Up to 50 mn barrels of Venezuela oil to US: Impact on China, oil prices

Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects global oil market to be in surplus for a pro-longed period. It predicts WTI crude oil to hit $48 per barrel-mark in 2026

Up to 50 mn barrels of Venezuela oil to US: Impact on China, oil prices
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

IFSCA seeks vast changes to develop commodity trading hub at GIFT-IFSC

IFSCA has proposed regulatory changes to notify commodity trading as a financial product and deepen participation at GIFT-IFSC to position it as a global commodities hub

IFSCA seeks vast changes to develop commodity trading hub at GIFT-IFSC
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

Analyst sees Silver near $70; 2026 outlook positive for long-term investors

Silver needs to hold above $70 to make a fresh attempt at a new high. An increase in margins is serving as a bearish catalyst for the metal

Analyst sees Silver near $70; 2026 outlook positive for long-term investors
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

Here's how to trade Gold on January 02; Check support, target and more

Barring geopolitical shocks, spot gold may trade with a slightly bearish tilt ahead of the US ISM data and Index rebalancing.

Here's how to trade Gold on January 02; Check support, target and more
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Crude oil outlook for 2026 remains range-bound amid persistent supply glut

Despite multiple flashpoints during the year, oil prices struggled to sustain rallies, highlighting the market's growing sensitivity to excess supply

Crude oil outlook for 2026 remains range-bound amid persistent supply glut
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 8:46 AM IST

Oil market straddles geopolitics, EV shift; WTI seen at $54-57 in Q1 2026

Oil price outlook: The most significant downward pressure on oil prices this month stems from renewed optimism regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Oil market straddles geopolitics, EV shift; WTI seen at $54-57 in Q1 2026
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 12:15 PM IST

Gold to catch up with Silver, may hit ₹1,50,000: SAMCO Securities

On the technical charts, Gold has confirmed a fresh breakout from a classic cup and handle formation, reinforcing the strength of the ongoing uptrend, says Apurva Sheth of SAMCO Securities.

Gold to catch up with Silver, may hit ₹1,50,000: SAMCO Securities
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 9:02 AM IST

Silver soars 98% YTD, rally likely to extend; here's how to trade

The white metal, at the time of writing this article, was changing hands at $57.14, down 2.3 per cent for the day as investors book profit after a stunning 8-day rally

Silver soars 98% YTD, rally likely to extend; here's how to trade
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 2:07 PM IST

Gold trades in a tight band with constructive bias; dip buying favoured

The yellow metal, at the time of writing this article, was trading at $4,213, up nearly 0.2 per cent for the day, even as the US yields firmed up

Gold trades in a tight band with constructive bias; dip buying favoured
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 1:46 PM IST

Oil stuck in tug-of-war between supply glut and geopolitics, says analyst

The global surplus has increased from 0.5 bmpd to around 1.5 mbpd in the last six months

Oil stuck in tug-of-war between supply glut and geopolitics, says analyst
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 1:21 PM IST

Crude oil outlook: $57-61 range likely, geopolitical flare-ups may test $62

Global oil prices have shown remarkable resilience amid softer economic data from two major consumers: the US and China

Crude oil outlook: $57-61 range likely, geopolitical flare-ups may test $62
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 1:14 PM IST

Oil price prediction: WTI may hit $57 by 2025-end, eyes supply glut in 2026

Oil price outlook: While the outlook for the oil market remains bearish with expectations for a large surplus in 2026, robust refinery margins offer counterbalance

Oil price prediction: WTI may hit $57 by 2025-end, eyes supply glut in 2026
Updated On : 19 Nov 2025 | 1:10 PM IST

Silver price may remain volatile; buy the dips with target of ₹1,83,000/kg

Silver price outlook: The grey metal is expected to be highly volatile as risk assets fall, said Mirae Asset analyst. Dip buying is preferred over chasing the rally, he said

Silver price may remain volatile; buy the dips with target of ₹1,83,000/kg
Updated On : 14 Nov 2025 | 12:12 PM IST

Gold prices may consolidate amid Fed rate cut uncertainity, high bond yield

Downside is expected to be limited on concerns about the US job market and expectations of Fed rate cut in December

Gold prices may consolidate amid Fed rate cut uncertainity, high bond yield
Updated On : 14 Nov 2025 | 12:00 PM IST

Oil prices face bearish pressure from potential Russian supply disruptions

Mohammed Imran, research analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan believes that global market will remain in surplus of 0.5-0.7mbpd in 2026

Oil prices face bearish pressure from potential Russian supply disruptions
Updated On : 12 Nov 2025 | 1:56 PM IST

Here's how to trade Silver on October 31; check resistance, support here

Silver holding well despite elevated yields and a firmer US Dollar is a positive sign. However, easing the silver lease rate has taken out the bullish sting to some extent

Here's how to trade Silver on October 31; check resistance, support here
Updated On : 31 Oct 2025 | 2:47 PM IST