MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports in September fell 27% on-year to their lowest in three months, due to lean demand from hotels and restaurants, while soyoil purchases jumped 28% in the month on higher household demand, a leading trade body said on Friday. The south Asian country is the world’s biggest importer of edible oils,
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As suggested in the CFTC Commitments of Traders report in the week ended October 13, USD Index futures drifted to NET LENGTH of 437 contracts. Speculative long positions increased +1 601 contracts and short positions dropped -1 870 contracts. It is likely that NET LENGTH will increase further in the coming week amidst greenback’s bounce.
RBA cut talk and risk aversion dominated The RBA offered its clearest indication yet that a rate cut is coming on the same day as the US election. That was one of the factors that weighed on the Australian dollar this week as it badly trailed its G10 counterparts. The yen was on the flip
BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Physical gold dealers in India continued to stock up this week ahead of an expected festival sales bump, while the Golden Week in top consumer China did little to revive bullion demand. Gold is considered an intrinsic part of Indian festivals such as Dussehra in late October, and Diwali and Dhanteras in November. Demand
Sterling is a focus today in otherwise relatively quiet markets. Brexit jitters triggered much volatility in the Pound. But it’s staying in range as, after all, negations between UK and EU will still continue next week, probably with some intensifications. As for the week, Australian Dollar remains the weakest one, followed by Sterling, Yen is
UK Brexit response arguably the key thing to watch today The dollar gained some solid ground in trading yesterday amid a flurry of risk aversion in the market, though we did see some of the fears unwinding towards the end of US trading as stocks moved off lows alongside Treasury yields. But the dollar held
NEW DELHI: Gold and silver prices were trading mixed around the flatline in Friday’s session amid steady US dollar and indecisiveness of US lawmakers about economic stimulus. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was willing to raise his offer of $1.8 trillion for a COVID-19 relief deal with Democrats in Congress, but the
The report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that total crude oil and petroleum products (ex. SPR) stocks plunged -16.8 mmb to 1402.34 mmb in the week ended October 9. Crude oil inventory fell -3.82 mmb (consensus: -2.84 mmb) to 489.11 mmb. Stockpile gained in 3 out of 5 PADDs. However, PADD 3
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LONDON: Oil prices fell on Thursday as new restrictions to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections have increased uncertainty over the outlook for economic growth and a recovery in fuel demand. Brent crude futures dropped 70 cents, or 1.6% to $42.62 a barrel at 0905 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were
Risk aversion is currently in driving seat in the markets today. In the US, hope of fresh fiscal stimulus fades for now, most likely not until after elections. In Europe, countries are going back into lockdowns as coronavirus cases hit records. Negative sentiment drive global stock indices lower and pushed bonds higher. In particular, Germany
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Gold gained 1% on Wednesday, rebounding from a sharp decline in the previous session, as the dollar weakened and uncertainties surrounding the U.S. election and global economic recovery boosted the safe haven metal’s allure. Spot gold was up 1% to $1,910.06 per ounce by 9:54 a.m. EDT (1354 GMT). U.S. gold futures rose 1.1% to
The markets are overall indecisive or the moment. US indices retreated mildly just ahead of record highs overnight. Mild softness is carried forward to Asian session. G20 finance leaders are seeing a less negative outlook for the global economy. Yet, the path forward remains highly uncertain depending on the pandemic. As we see, risk-on markets
Another meeting scheduled for tomorrow From Pelosi’s chief of staff: The Speaker and Secretary Mnuchin spoke this morning by phone at 9:30 a.m. for approximately 1 hour. In response to proposals sent over the weekend, the two spent time seeking clarification on language, which was productive. One major area of disagreement continues to be that
New Delhi: Gold prices declined for the second consecutive day in the national capital on Wednesday, falling Rs 631 to Rs 51,367 per 10 gram amid rupee appreciation, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 51,998 per 10 gram. Silver prices also tanked Rs 1,681 to Rs
Sterling had a roller coaster ride today, dropped notably on concerns over the deadlock in Brexit negotiations. Though, it then rebounded on talks that UK is still going to engage in talks after its self imposed mid-October deadline. Additional the country avoided a national coronavirus lockdown. The Pound is indeed the strongest one for today
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