On the daily chart, MCX Copper has been unable to sustain the breakout of its rising channel pattern and has moved down, forming a lower high, lower low pattern, indicating bearish sentiment
Commodity outlook: The economic slowdown has already been priced in by the markets and we expect limited downside in oil prices
Given the above-mentioned developments, we believe that the oil market is heading lower in the short to medium term due to softening of global economic conditions
The tax, which is revised every fortnight, remains unchanged at zero for diesel and aviation turbine fuel
OPEC is expected to extend its production cuts in an upcoming meeting, which has recently helped both WTI and Brent to break above their 100-day moving averages
Crude oil price outlook: WTI short term resistance is at $82 for the day, while short term trading range should be in range of $77-$82
The rupee settled 22 paise lower at 83.40 against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking a negative trend in domestic equities, elevated crude oil prices, and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said dollar demand from importers and oil marketing companies (OMCs) also weighed on the rupee. However, foreign inflows in the bond markets ahead of inclusion on India's government bonds in global bond index cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.22 and finally settled for the day at 83.40, down 22 paise from its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee pared initial gains to settle 5 paise lower at 83.18 against the US dollar. "We expect the rupee to trade with a slight negative bias on month-end dollar demand from OMCs and importers to meet their obligations. Risk aversion in global markets and a strong US dollar may further pressurize the rupee," said Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas. However, fresh foreign
Crude oil outlook and strategy: Analyst at Sharekhan believes buying WTI crude on correction would be a good strategy for the day
Growth in Asia's third-largest economy likely slowed to an annual 6.7 per cent in January-March, more in line with the long-term GDP growth rate
Commodity trading: Copper prices have dropped 7 per cent since Monday's record high, with a significant intraday drop due to profit-taking
While more April shipments from India to Europe provided a floor for Asian margins, fewer such voyages in May will likely compel Indian refiners to shift diesel sales back to Asia
Brent crude oil outlook: Brokerage firm Sharekhan expects prices to trade in a broader range of $75-$80/b unless there is any major changes in terms of macroeconomics or geo-politics
Despite ongoing conflicts and lower demand growth expectations, oil prices remain steady
India's crude oil import reliance hit a record 87.8 per cent in FY24 and is expected to rise in FY25 due to growing demand and stagnant domestic production
Crude oil outlook: Crude oil prices are expected to trade in a fairly tight range ahead of the key OPEC+ meet on June 1
Oil prices shot up following the news of Raisi's helicopter crash in Asian Markets; OPEC and its allies are expected to meet on June 1
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed on Sunday, Iranian officials said
As of April, India imported more than 1.72 mn barrels per day from Russia
April 2024 WPI: Prices of crude petroleum & natural gas and food articles witnessed a surge in April 2024 compared to March 2024, while prices of non-food articles and minerals saw a decline
Crude oil prices have corrected significantly after posting 16 per cent gains for Q1-2024. However, since April the oil prices have lost roughly 7 per cent of their value, amid the easing of tensions