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Commodities Market Today 26 April

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Synopsis:

Commodities market today showcases contrasting moves as gold prices rise at $2,331.78 per ounce (+0.69%) while US gold futures slightly decline to $2,319.90 per ounce (-0.2%). Brent crude prices rose by 1.1% at $89.01 per barrel and US WTI by 0.9% to $83.57, due to optimism in the US economy and ongoing Middle East tensions. Dollar index slips by 0.21% to 105.58 ahead of the US Federal Reserve FOMC meeting.

Top News and Events

  • Bond Yields Surge: US 10-year bond yield climbs 5 basis points to 4.704%, 2-year notes rise by 6.3 to 4.9996%, marking a five-month high. Inflation hints drive up Treasury yields, diminishing Fed rate cut chances.

  • Dollar Dips Ahead of Fed Meeting: Dollar index slips 0.21% to 105.58 ahead of the impending US Federal Reserve FOMC meeting.

  • Gold Prices Inch Higher: Gold sees a 0.69% increase to $2,331.78 per ounce, with US gold futures settling slightly lower at $2,319.90 per ounce, down 0.2%.

  • Optimism in the US Economy drives Crude Oil Up: Brent crude closes 1.1% higher at $89.01 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate rises 0.9% to $83.57. Optimism surrounding the US economy and ongoing Middle East tensions drive the uptick.

Additional Read: Commodities Market Today

Prices of Popular Commodities

The day’s rate of Gold, Silver, Natural Gas, Crude Oil (Brent), Crude Oil (WTI)

Name

LTP

Change

Change%

GOLD

₹71,794.00

+94.00

+0.13

SILVER

₹80,755.00

+206.00

+0.26

COPPER

₹843.40

+3.40

+0.40

CRUDE OIL

₹6,898.00

-52.00

-0.75

NATURAL GAS

₹137.70

-13.40

-8.87

Note: Stats/Prices updated as on April 26, 2024 at 9:30 AM 

Source: Moneycontrol

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