Commodity Trading

'Bear beneath the barrel': Mirae Asset sees weak demand limiting oil rally

The path of least resistance for Brent over the next two quarters appears skewed to the downside, with Brent prices likely drifting below $90/bbl

Silver may fall to $58 - $54 in short term, cautions analyst at Mirae Asset

According to Praveen Singh, head of commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, silver is expected to continue to remain under pressure unless a US-Iran deal is formally announced

Strong dollar, rate fears may weigh on gold prices: Mirae Asset Sharekhan

A firmer dollar, rate hikes by central banks, ETF outflows, and elevated yields are likely to keep the yellow metal under pressure. China's demand is not too strong either

Fragile West Asia crisis to keep oil volatility elevated, says analyst

The Supertrend indicator remains in sell mode, while prices are hovering around the short-term moving average zone, suggesting the absence of a strong directional trend.

Brent to trade between $88 - $108 amid conflicting market forces: Analyst

For now, the oil market remains at a crossroads-pulled in opposite directions by forces that are both powerful and persistent, with no clear resolution in sight

Gold outlook remains bearish; yellow metal may fall towards $4,099: Analyst

Gold ETF flows remain uninspiring, as investors continue to be deterred by elevated volatility and the prospect of higher interest rates

Crude oil outlook: Brent seen in $90 - $115 range as supply strains persist

Gulf's flagship national oil companies have issued stark timelines. Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser warned that oil market will not normalise until 2027 if Hormuz disruptions persist past mid-June 2026.

Brent to stay volatile amid US-Iran talks; $89-98 range in focus: Analyst

WTI futures traded below $93 per barrel mid-week, near a five-week low, as markets weighed optimism over ongoing US-Iran negotiations against renewed military operations in southern Iran

Gold trajectory remains oil-sensitive amid geopolitical tensions: Analyst

Gold's trajectory continues to depend on oil prices as traders remain fixated on rate moves. High oil prices are supporting the US Dollar and increasing the probability of rate hikes

Silver prices may remain capped unless US-Iran talks improve, says analyst

In the present scenario, upside in silver is expected to remain capped barring clear and material developments aiding constructive US-Iran negotiations

Near-term gold outlook cloudy amid yield spike, dollar headwinds: Analyst

Rising real yields alongside a firmer dollar have together stripped two of gold's most consistent supports simultaneously

Brent to average $90 if US-Iran pact resolves Hormuz disruption: Analyst

The probability of US-Iran negotiations entering a more substantive phase is rising-every additional week of disruption deepens financial market stress that the White House cannot indefinitely absorb

From vault to demat: NSE rolls out Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) trading

An Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) is a dematerialised instrument that represents ownership of physical gold held in a Sebi-regulated vault

Oil prices to remain elevated but volatile amid supply constraints: Analyst

In the near term, oil markets remain pulled between tightening supply fundamentals and expectations of an eventual geopolitical breakthrough

Precious metals trade lower; silver futures slide 4%, gold down 1.5%

Prices declined across Comex, MCX and exchange traded funds (ETFs), with silver prices falling nearly 4 per cent and gold prices declining around 1.5 per cent

Gold, silver trade at steep discounts after govt raises import duty

Higher import duty on precious metals has widened domestic discounts, weakened demand and added pressure on gold and silver imports

'Raising fuel prices is a better option over duty hike in gold and silver'

Value of gold imports rose in FY26 even as volumes fell. Apurva Sheth of Samco explains why higher gold duty may not curb demand and why fuel price hikes could better protect India's fiscal position

Brent seen at $95-115; supply deficit to keep prices elevated: Analyst

The global oil market is increasingly reflecting second-order effects of the US-Iran conflict, now in its 73rd day, following Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz on February 28

Can a 15% gold duty fix India's trade deficit? The math is not simple

India may need a steep fall in gold imports to ease its trade deficit, but high prices, investment demand and smuggling risks complicate the duty hike's impact

Oil stabilises on diplomacy hopes, yet structural risks persist: Analyst

MCX Crude Oil on the daily chart is consolidating within a symmetrical triangle pattern, indicating a phase of compression after the recent volatile swings