Gold prices approached near 13 months high in the early morning trade today after rallying 1.22% in yesterday’s trade at COMEX. The prices recovered their intra day losses yesterday after the Euro recovered sharply against the dollar post the comments from the ECB president that there might not be any further rate cuts. Earlier it lowered deposit rates by 10 basis points to -0.4 percent and expanding its asset purchasing
programme to 80 billion Euros per month to avoid another recession.
5. MCX - WEEKLY NEWS LETTERS
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
✍ Bullion
Gold prices approached near 13 months high in the early morning trade today after rallying 1.22% in
yesterday’s trade at COMEX. The prices recovered their intra day losses yesterday after the Euro recovered
sharply against the dollar post the comments from the ECB president that there might not be any further rate
cuts. Earlier it lowered deposit rates by 10 basis points to -0.4 percent and expanding its asset purchasing
programme to 80 billion Euros per month to avoid another recession. The programme will run until at least
March 2017. The US dollar index tumbled to a month’s low of 95.94 overnight. SPDR Gold Trust, the world's
largest gold-backed exchange traded fund, said its holdings rose to 25.68 million ounces on Thursday, the
highest since August 2014.
Investors continued to remain bearish on gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as they pulled out around Rs 800
crore from the instrument during the first 11 months of the current fiscal. As things stand now, FY16 will mark
the third consecutive financial year of outflow from gold ETFs. The pace of outflow, however, slowed down in
2015-16 as against the preceding two years on account of sluggish equity market, experts said.Gold ETFs
witnessed a net outflow of Rs 798 crore in the first 11 months (April-February) of the ongoing fiscal compared
to an outflow of Rs 1,364 crore during the same period of 2014-15 fiscal. These funds witnessed outflow of Rs
1,475 crore in entire 2014-15 and a withdrawal of Rs 2,293 crore in 2013-14. However, the asset base of gold
funds marginally increased to Rs 6,672 crore in February 2016 from Rs 6,665 crore at the end of March 2015.
The mutual fund sector has 14 gold-based schemes, which have been in the market since 2006-07. The demand
for gold ETFs has been steadily falling in the past few years. These products have seen outflow as gold prices
are correcting and equities have given good returns to investors. Retail investors have been putting in more
money into equity and debt mutual funds during April-February. Equity and equity-linked saving schemes saw
an infusion of Rs 75,394 crore and debt funds attracted about Rs 20,000 crore. Overall, mutual fund schemes
have witnessed an inflow of Rs 2.07 lakh crore during the period under review.
In 2016, the allure for the yellow metal as an asset class is back, as spot gold prices in the international markets
have risen 18 per cent and comex gold has increased 18.5 per cent. On the MCX, gold prices have gone up
18.7 per cent. Spot gold prices (Ahmadabad) have also gained 18 per cent in the same time frame. Fall in
global equities, inflows into bullion funds, weak dollar index and concerns over financial instability have been
important factors for the recent rise. Besides, the metal has been helped by speculation that the Federal Reserve
might not raise US interest rates this year, after the first rate hike in nearly a decade in December 2015. Since
the beginning of 2016, gold holdings in the SPDR Gold Trust have already surpassed the whole of 2015. In
absolute numbers, gold holdings as on March 7, stood at 793 tonnes, an increase of 151 tonnes compared to
December 31, 2015. Besides, Barrick Gold Corporation, the world's largest gold producer, has also cut its 2016
total gold production forecast, boosting prices. Although most of the Federal Open Market Committee
policymakers are still expected to raise rates this year and even discussed a hike at the January 26-27 policy
meeting, they were divided over how to interpret financial market volatility. The next meeting scheduled on
March 15-16 will be closely watched by investors across the globe, as it will provide clues on further rate
hikes.
6. Amid a weakening trend overseas, silver prices fell Rs 297
to Rs 37,130 per kg in futures trade today as speculators cut down their bets. Silver for delivery in May was
trading lower by Rs 297, or 0.79 %, to Rs 37,130 per kg in a business turnover of 650 lots in futures trading at
the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).On similar lines, the white metal for delivery in far-month July was
down by Rs 262, or 0.69 %, at Rs 37,613 per kg with a business turnover of 11 lots. In the international
market, silver traded 0.62 % lower at $15.23 an ounce in Singapore. Market analysts said, a weak trend in
precious metals in global markets as the dollar gained ahead of a key European Central Bank meeting this
week eroding demand for the precious metal, kept pressure on silver futures here.
✍Energy
Crude oil prices showed a decline from their highest levels attained this year as the anticipations for 20th
March meeting is fading away. With third straight weekly decline in gasoline stocks, signal for some improved
demand at the time of summer driving season has suppported crude prices. Recently, gasoline prices hit their
multi year low levels in the US region as the demand was too low along with lower crude oil prices. As per
recent updates, gasoline now is just 58 cents less compared to last year’s average. Apart from this, the shale
production in USA was flat last week. US crude oil production is now standing at 9.10 mbpd compared to 9.60
mbpd levels in mid 2015.
Natural Gas futures jumped 3 per cent in the domestic
market on Friday tracking a bullish trend overseas amid speculation that lower prices of the fuel which has
witnessed a bearish ride off late, may encourage lower production and boost demand. US natural gas rig count
fell to a record low last week, down by 3 to 94, signaling lower production ahead. However, supply levels
remain more than adequate with total US natural gas storage 36.8 per cent higher than levels at this time a year
ago and 29.4 per cent above the five-year average for this time of year. At the MCX, Natural Gas futures for
March 2016 contract closed at Rs 123.3 per mmBtu, up by 3 per cent, after opening at Rs 120.4, against the
previous closing price of Rs 119.7. It touched an intra-day high of Rs 124.4.
✍Metal
Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange ended down 0.9 percent at $4,890, while three-month
aluminium was down 1.5 percent at $1,559 a tonne, zinc slipped 1.8 percent to $1,765, lead fell 1.5 percent to
$1,818, tin lost 1.0 percent to $16,625 and nickel ceded 1.4 percent to $8,755 as the demand concerns
resurfaced and Chinese equities sagged. The global refined copper market is expected to remain "essentially
balanced" in 2016 compared with a previous forecast in October for a 175,000 tonne surplus, the International
Copper Study Group (ICSG) said on Thursday, despite which the metal is all set to end the week on a negative
note after four weeks of positive closing.
Nickel futures traded over 2% lower at Rs 614.80
per kg today as participants reduced their exposure amid a weak trend overseas and muted demand at the
domestic spot markets. At Multi Commodity Exchange, nickel for delivery in March fell Rs 12.70, or 2.02%,
to Rs 614.80 per kg, in a business turnover of 1,686 lots.Also, metal for delivery in April was trading Rs 12.50,
or 1.97% lower at Rs 620.60 per kg in 73 lots. Globally, nickel dropped 3.6% at the London Metal Exchange
(LME), after gains Monday pushed it to its highest level since November. Market analysts said besides
subdued spot demand from alloy-makers at the domestic market, a weak trend in the entire base metals pack at
the LME after Goldman Sachs Group reiterated its view that the structural drivers for last year's slump in
7. prices remain intact, weighed on nickel futures prices here.
Zinc futures rose by 1.09 per cent to Rs 120.35 per kg today due
to the decline in the zinc stockpiles at the London Metal Exchange (LME) on account of the strong demand for
the commodity. LME zinc stocks fell by 2000 metric tonnes to 462250 metric tonnes as on March 11, 2016.
Zinc futures for March 2016 contract, at MCX, were trading at Rs 120.35 per kg, up by 1.09 per cent after
opening at Rs. 119.85 against the previous closing price of Rs. 119.05. It touched the intra-day high of Rs.
120.60 till the trading. (At 4.20 PM today). Sentiment improved further as speculators increased positions in
the midst of a strong trend globally. Besides, high demand in domestic spot markets fueled the uptrend. Major
refined zinc exporting countries are Canada, Australia and Rep. of Korea, while major refined zinc importing
countries are China, USA and Germany.
✍ NCDEX - WEEKLY NEWS LETTERS
✍ Union Budget 2016
Increased allocation for price stabilization fund in the budget 2016-17 will help to check prices of essential
commodities, especially of pulses. The ministry of consumer affairs has already prepared an action plan for
this purpose. More than 50,000 MT pulses have been procured from the farmers by various Government
AGENCIES at the market prices and decision to import 20,000 MT pulses has been taken. Total buffer stock
of 1.50 lakh MT pulses is being created and import of 6000 MT pulses has already been ordered. These efforts
will certainly help to keep prices under check, he asserted. Besides increase in price stabilization fund from Rs.
500 crore to Rs. 900 crore in the budget, the government has also allocated Rs. 500 crore to promote pulses
production during current fiscal year. The operation of the fund has also been transferred to the Department of
Consumer Affairs from Ministry of Agriculture for better coordination and timely action. Regarding
implementation of Food Security Act, by next month, the Act will be rolled out in all the states expect Tamil
Nadu. The process of demystifying the Budget began some years ago, when the government would introduce
new duties or revise rates whenever the need arose. Take steel. Delhi first announced a 20 per cent safeguard
duty on hot-rolled coil in mid-September and then, much to the industry's relief, introduced in February
minimum import prices of $341 and $752 a tonne on 173 products.Why should the government wait for the
Budget when the debilitating impact of import surges on domestic steel makers was already in evidence? The
US administration's response to steel imports from China and Russia, with dollops of subsidy proving hurtful
to local industry, is found to be much faster and effective than of either India or the European Union.
The government agencies will procure one lakh tonnes of pulses ,including masoor and gram in the coming
days.Already the agencies have procured 51,000 tonnes of kharif pulses for the buffer stock against the target
of 50,000 tonnes said a press statement released by the Consumer Affairs department.Reviewing a meeting on
price and availability of essential commodities,C Viswanath, secretary of department of consumer affairs was
informed that import of 8,500 tonnes pulses order was on the way.Officials from the Agriculture ministry
informed that area under production of oil seeds during 2015-16 has increased 2.1% and mustard production is
expected to be higher by 6 lakh tonnes over the previous year.
8. The meeting also reviewed production of tomato in the country and its price trends. Tomato production is also
expected to be higher by 11.6% during 2015-16. Efforts are being made to increase its cultivation in non-
traditional areas by using advanced hybrid varieties said the press statement.
✍ Jeera
Jeera prices are witnessed bullish trend during the last day. Jeera futures were trading up by 1.1% at the
NCDEX on account of rise in demand in the physical market, due to the availability of dry crop in the spot
market. Spot market witnessed a higher trading during Thursday, with total arrivals of 38000 bags in Unjha
market. The prices at Unjha market reported at around Rs. 2000 per 20 Kg. Stock positions at the NCDEX
accredited warehouses are 206 tonnes as on 09 Mar 2016.Jeera prices closed lower by 1.95 per cent on Friday
at the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) on account of a surge in the supply
from the producing regions in the midst of a decline in the export demand. At the NCDEX, jeera futures for
March 2016 contract closed at Rs. 14,870 per quintal, down by 1.95 per cent, after opening at Rs. 15,050
against the previous closing price of Rs. 15,165. It touched the intra-day low of Rs. 14,870.
✍ Soybean
At Bundi market , Soybean Plant is trading strong at Rs. 3625-3650 per quintal, up by 1.39 per cent from
previous trading day.Soybean Mandi is offered firm at Rs. 3600-3625 per quintal, up by 2.11 per cent as
against previous day. Arrivals were reported at 200 Bags, higher by 100 Bags as compared to previous
day.Soybean Plant at Baran market is quoted high at Rs. 3525-3725 per quintal, higher by 2.05 per cent from
previous day.Soybean Mandi at Baran market is offered strong at Rs. 3300-3600 per quintal, higher by 2.86
per cent from previous day's price level. Today's arrivals are at 800 Bags, lower by 200 Bags from previous
day's arrivals.Soybean Plant at Bhawani market is trading strong at Rs. 3650-3720 per quintal, up by 1.92 per
cent as compared to previous day.Soybean Mandi at Bhawani market is quoted strong at Rs. 3550-3670 per
quintal, up by 1.94 per cent as against previous day. Total arrivals are at 800 Bags, lower by 200 Bags as
compared to previous day.
✍ Mustard seed
Mustard seed prices closed higher by 1.87 per cent on Friday at the National Commodity & Derivatives
Exchange Limited (NCDEX) as a result of the decline in the supply for the commodity in the major markets.
At the NCDEX, mustard seed futures for April 2016 contract closed at Rs. 3,986 per quintal, up by 1.87 per
cent, after opening at Rs. 3,927 against the previous closing price of Rs. 3,913. It touched the intra-day high of
Rs. 3,992.
✍ Chana
Chana prices closed higher 0.55 per cent on Friday at the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange
Limited (NCDEX) as the traders enlarged their holdings in the commodity on account of the good demand in
the market. At the NCDEX, chana futures for April 2016 contract closed at Rs. 4,411 per quintal, up by 0.55
per cent, after opening at Rs. 4,387 against the previous closing price of Rs. 4,387. It touched the intra-day
high of Rs. 4,440. During Thursday’s trading session NCDEX Chana April opened positive and traded within a
range during first half of the session but during second half it resumed uptrend and closed positive only.
9. NCDEX Chana April futures ended the day at Rs 4387 per quintal which is 1.6% up against the previous day.
According to report, due to high prices Australian farmers are encouraging to grow more plant for chickpeas
this year. In major pulses growing area heavy rain is expected during next week, which may create problem for
the rabi harvest. Government agencies have kept buffer stocks of 51 thousand tonnes of pulses and have
planned 1 lakh tonnes of pulses to be stocked in rabi marketing season. Export of all pulses is banned except
kabuli channa and up to 10,000 MTs in organic pulses and lentils
Moreover, the restricted arrivals of the commodity in the physical market due to lower estimated output also
influenced the chana prices.
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