The document provides daily and weekly support and resistance levels for various commodities traded on the MCX, NCDEX, and international commodity exchanges. It also includes a weekly newsletter section summarizing international and domestic commodity market news. The summaries include that Chinese factory activity contracted for the fourth month but stabilized slightly, the ECB will discuss extending Greece's funding after the eurozone leaders meeting, US GDP contracted slightly in Q1 but is expected to accelerate in Q2, gold prices rose on uncertainty around Greece debt talks, natural gas prices trimmed gains after US supplies rose less than expected, and crude oil fell to a one-week low on a stronger US dollar and Greek debt concerns.
4. MCX - WEEKLY NEWS LETTERS
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
✍ China
China’s factory activity showed some signs of stabilizing in June but still contracted for the
fourth straight month, according to a preliminary private survey, suggesting more stimulus
measures may be needed to support the world’s second-largest economy.
The HSBC Flash China Manufacturing Purchasing Managerial Index (PMI) edged up to 49.6, a
three-month high, from 49.2, but remained below the 50 mark which separates contraction from
expansion.
New orders returned to positive territory at 50.3 and new export orders fell at a much slower
pace, but companies stepped up layoffs, shedding jobs at the fastest pace in over six years, a
trend which is sure to alarm Beijing. Factories were also forced to cut prices for their products
more deeply, pressuring profit margins.
Despite a flurry of stimulus and easing measures over the past year, economic growth slowed to
a six-year low of 7 percent in the first quarter and analysts believe further momentum was lost
in April-June. Sluggish demand at home and abroad has left many factories, particularly in
heavy industries, laden with overcapacity.
The PMI reading follows small signs of recovering demand, reflected in other private surveys
and in public statements by officials, but China is still struggling to get monetary easing to
translate into investment in growth. Part of the problem is that central bank moves to add
liquidity into the system are being absorbed by a stock market rally that began in November,
and now by the bond market, which is being force-fed a massive plate of municipal bonds
being issued as part of a debt swap programmed.
“Real interest rates are double digits, 11 or 12 percent. This is the real issue for the economy.
You can cut nominal rates to zero and you are still seeing real rates around 5 percent. The profit
margin is only around 3-4 percent,” said Zhou Hao, economist at ANZ Bank in Shanghai. “We
are still seeking new engines for the economy. Basically we need to deleverage first,” he said,
adding that the recent stock market rally was being used by many executives to retire
outstanding debt.
5. ✍ ECB Meeting
European Central Bank chiefs will discuss whether to extend Greece's funding lifeline again
after the meeting of euro zone leaders on Monday, officials said. With nervous Greek savers
and firms withdrawing billions of euros in cash from accounts, the country's banks are almost
entirely dependant on central bank funding to avoid collapse and potentially dragging down the
country with them.
After hiking emergency credit for Greek lenders to about 86 billion euros last week, the ECB
agreed to a further 2 billion euros of such Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA) on Monday,
people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
This won breathing space for Athens, allowing teetering banks to stay open as Greece's Prime
Minister Alexis Tsipras sought to clinch a deal with euro zone backers at a meeting in
Brussels.Austria's central bank chief Ewald Nowotny later said the Governing Council, which
is made up of central bank chiefs from around the euro zone and the ECB's executive, would
talk again to discuss the outcome of the leaders' summit. This was confirmed by other people
familiar with the matter.
✍ US GDP
The US economy contracted slightly in the first quarter as it struggled with bad weather, a
strong dollar, spending cuts in the energy sector and disruptions at West Coast ports.There are
signs, however, that growth is accelerating in the second quarter as the temporary drag from
unusually heavy snowfalls and the ports dispute fade. Retailers reported strong sales in May
and employers stepped up hiring. Housing is also firming.
The Commerce Department said on Wednesday gross domestic product fell at a 0.2 percent
annual rate in the January-March quarter instead of the 0.7 percent pace of contraction it
reported last month. A fairly stronger pace of consumer spending than previously estimated
accounted for much of the upward revision. Consumer spending, which accounts for more than
two thirds of US economic activity, was revised up to 2.1 percent growth pace from the 1.8
percent rate reported last month. With personal savings increasing at a robust USD 720.2
billion pace, consumer spending could accelerate in the second quarter. While export growth
was revised higher, that was offset by an upward revision to imports, leaving a still-large deficit
that subtracted almost 2 percentage points from GDP. The GDP revision was in line with
economists' expectations.
The economy expanded at a 2.2 percent rate in the fourth quarter. But the first-quarter slump in
output likely is not a true reflection of the economy's health. Economists, including those at the
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, say a problem with the model the government uses to
smooth the data for seasonal fluctuations also contributed to depressing the GDP number. The
value of inventory accumulated in the first quarter was revised up to an increase of USD 99.5
6. billion from the USD 95 billion rise reported last month. That meant inventories contributed
0.45 percentage point to GDP instead of the previously reported 0.33 percentage point.
Inventories could be a drag on second-quarter GDP. After-tax corporate profits were a bit
weaker in the first quarter than previously thought. Profits after tax with inventory valuation
and capital consumption adjustments were revised to show a 8.8 percent decline instead of the
8.7 percent drop reported last month.
✍ BULLION
✍ Gold
Gold prices gained in Asia on Friday as events surrounding Greece's debt talks look
increasingly close to collapse, though meetings are seen through the weekend.
Talks between Greece and its creditors remained inconclusive, as discussions continued over
the latest proposed reforms from Greece’s creditors and Greece’s counter-proposal.Greece's
Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, told European Union Leaders Thursday in Brussels that any
deal with creditors "must be viable and have adequate funding" a Greek official told
journalists.Tsipras spoke during the Leaders' dinner where the Greek issue was discussed and
according to the official some leaders were "more favorable and some more harsh."
Nonetheless, Tsipras expressed his optimism that a deal could be reached by the end of the
week.The Greek premier said that his government presented adequate and credible proposals in
line with creditors' demands and that "Greece does not need more austerity but a growth
agenda, investments and structural reforms."
On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold for August delivery rose
0.18% to $1,173.90 a troy ounce. Gold is viewed as a safe-haven for investors in periods of
severe economic instability.Elsewhere, initial jobless claims remained near historic lows even
as the level increased by 3,000 last week to 271,000. More critically, the four-week average fell
by 3,250 to 273,750 moving lower from monthly averages throughout the spring.
While Gold futures retreated in the domestic market on Thursday in the midst of strong US
consumption data and a lack of progress in Greek Debt negotiations. the US Department of
Commerce said consumer spending surged in May by 0.9 per cent, the highest monthly gain in
nearly six years and above expectations for a 0.7 per cent rise.
Bolstered by a 0.5 per cent spike in personal income, the surge reflects an increase in consumer
spending in auto purchases and retail goods. Meanwhile, the two sides in longstanding Greek
Debt negotiations concluded talks without reaching a deal. During the emergency two-day
meeting, both sides presented revised proposals that could unlock critical stimulus aid to
Greece thought to be necessary in order to avoid bankruptcy. Gold may bounce back friday as
worries over Greece spur safe haven demand for the precious metal. At the MCX, Gold futures
for August 2015 contract closed at Rs 26,485 per 10 gram, down by 0.18 per cent after opening
7. at Rs 26,570, against the previous closing price of Rs 26,533. It touched the intra-day low of Rs
26,460 till the closing
✍ ENERGY
✍ Natural gas
Natural gas trimmed gains on Thursday, despite data showing that U.S. natural gas supplies
rose less than expected last week.Natural gas for delivery in August rose 2.4 cents, or 0.88%,
on the New York Mercantile Exchange to trade at $2.806 per million British thermal units
during U.S. morning hours. Prices were at around $2.846 prior to the release of the supply
data.A day earlier, natural gas prices fell to $2.733, the lowest level since June 9, before turning
higher to end at $2.782, up 3.6 cents, or 1.31%. Futures were likely to find support at $2.733,
the low from June 25, and resistance at $2.905, the high from June 18.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its weekly report that Natural gas storage
in the U.S. in the week ended June 19 rose by 75 billion cubic feet, compared to expectations
for an increase of 77 billion and following a build of 89 billion cubic feet in the preceding
week. Supplies rose by 110 billion cubic feet in the same week last year, while the five-year
average change is an increase of 86 billion cubic feet.Total U.S. natural gas storage stood at
2.508 trillion cubic feet as of last week. Stocks were 695 billion cubic feet higher than last year
at this time and 35 billion cubic feet above the five-year average of 2.473 trillion cubic feet for
this time of year.
Updated weather forecasting models called for higher-than-normal temperatures across most
parts of the U.S. in the next three days. However, a cooler weather system from Canada was
expected to push readings to near normal across much of Northeast and Midwest early next
week.Demand for natural gas tends to fluctuate in the summer based on hot weather and air
conditioning use. Natural gas accounts for about a quarter of U.S. electricity
generation.Elsewhere on the Nymex, crude oil for delivery in August shed 60 cents, or 1%, to
trade at $59.67 a barrel, while heating oil for July delivery declined 0.79% to trade at $1.861
per gallon.
✍ Crude Oil
Crude oil fell to one-week lows on Friday, as the U.S. dollar remained supported by the
previous session's upbeat U.S. data and amid growing concerns over the outcome of Greek debt
negotiations. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, crude oil for August delivery hit $59.45
during European early afternoon hours, down 26 cents, or 0.41%. A day earlier, Nymex oil
prices dropped 57 cents, or 0.95%, to end at $59.70.
The dollar found support after data on Thursday showed that U.S. Personal spending rose by
0.9% in May, above expectations for a gain of 0.7%. The report also showed personal income
rose by 0.5% in May, in line with forecasts and after rising 0.5% in April.In addition, the U.S.
8. Department of Labor said the number of individuals filling fir initial jobless benefits in the
week ending June 20 increased by 3,000 to 271,000 from the previous week’s total of 268,000.
Analysts had expected initial jobless claims to rise by 4,000 to 272,000 last week.
Separately, energy traders have been paying close attention to gasoline stockpiles in recent
weeks as the U.S. driving season entered its peak gasoline demand period.Total crude oil
inventories fell by 4.9 million barrels last week to 463.0 million, compared to expectations for a
drop of 2.1 million barrels to 465.8 million.Meanwhile, market participants continued to
monitor the Greek debt situation after negotiations between Athens and its creditors broke
down once again on Thursday.Time is running out for the Greek government to secure a deal to
unlock bailout funds ahead of the looming deadline for a €1.6 billion repayment to the
International Monetary Fund on June 30.If Greece misses the payment it risks going into
default, which could trigger the country’s exit from the euro area.Elsewhere, on the ICE
Futures Exchange in London, Brent oil for August delivery inched down 5 cents, or 0.06%, to
trade at $63.16 a barrel. On Thursday, London-traded Brent futures fell by 29 cents, or 0.46%,
to settle at $63.20.The spread between the Brent and the WTI crude contracts stood at $3.71 a
barrel.
✍ BASE METAL
✍ Copper
Copper prices rose by 0.11 per cent on Friday after US consumer spending recorded its largest
increase in nearly six years in May on strong demand for automobiles and other big-ticket
items, further evidence that economic growth was accelerating in the second quarter which
raised the demand outlook for the metal. The Commerce Department said consumer spending
rose 0.9 percent last month, the biggest gain since August 2009, after a 0.1 percent rise in April.
At the MCX, copper futures for June 2015 contract were trading at Rs.368.70 per 1 kg, up by
0.11 per cent, after opening at Rs. 369.30 against the previous closing price of Rs. 368.30. It
touched the intra-day high of Rs. 369.95 till the trading. (At 12.45 PM today).
While Copper prices jumpeded in Asia on Tuesday as China PMI data from Market came in
better than expected, raising hopes for a turn upwards in the economy.
In China the June Markit Flash Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.6, better than May's final of 49.2
and the first without HSBC following the end of their distribution deal."The latest Flash China
Manufacturing PMI survey provided a mixed bag of data in June," said Annabel Fiddes,
Economist at Markit.
"On the one hand, the sector shows signs of improvement as output stabilised amid a slight pick
up in total new work, while purchasing activity also rose slightly over the month. On the other
hand, manufacturers continued to cut their staff numbers, with the latest reduction the sharpest
9. in over six years. This suggests that companies have relatively muted growth expectations as
demand conditions both at home and abroad remain relatively subdued. The data add to
evidence that the sector has lost growth momentum in Q2 as a whole, and suggests that the
authorities may step up their efforts to stimulate growth and job creation in the second half of
the year."Sentiment improved further after household spending in Japan rose
more-than-expected last month signaling improving sentiment in the region which raised the
demand outlook for the metal. In a report, Statistics Bureau said that Japanese Household
Spending rose to a seasonally adjusted 4.8 per cent, from -1.3 per cent in the preceding month.
✍ Lead
Lead prices fell 0.26 per cent to Rs 113.15 per kg in futures trade Friday after participants
reduced exposure amid a weak trend at the spot market on sluggish domestic demand. At the
MCX, Lead futures, for the June 2015 contract, is trading at Rs 113.15 per kg, down by 0.26
per cent, after opening at Rs 113.45, against a previous close of Rs 113.45. It touched an
intra-day low of Rs 112.90 till the trading. (At 1.40 PM today)Traders said besides subdued
demand from battery-makers in the domestic spot market, profit-booking at current levels by
speculators weighed on lead futures.
✍ Zinc
Zinc futures fell by 0.46 per cent to Rs 128.95 per kg friday due to the surge in the zinc
stockpiles at the London Metal Exchange (LME) on account of the weak demand for the
commodity. LME zinc stocks rose by 2100 metric tonnes to 312825 metric tonnes as on June
25, 2015. Zinc futures for June 2015 contract, at MCX, were trading at Rs 128.95 per kg, down
by 0.46 per cent after opening at Rs. 129.80 against the previous closing price of Rs. 129.55. It
touched the intra-day low of Rs. 128.80 till the trading. (At 4.00 PM today). Major refined zinc
exporting countries are Canada, Australia and Rep. of Korea, while major refined zinc
importing countries are China, USA and Germany.
✍ Nickel
Nickel futures were trading tad lower in the domestic market on Monday as investors and
speculators stuck to a cautious approach ahead of EU emergency talks to discuss Greece’s fate
in the euro. The Mediterranean nation is in a race against time as it needs to strike a debt deal
with its creditors before the June 30 loan repayment deadline expires. Greece is due to make a
payment of 1.5 billion euro to the IMF before or on June 30, 2015. All eyes are on the
emergency meet of EU on Monday where policymakers are expected to make a last ditch effort
to help avert a messy Greek default. At the MCX, Nickel futures for June 2015 contract is
trading at Rs 803.30 per 1 kg, down by 0.01 per cent after opening at Rs 806, against the
previous closing price of Rs 803.40. It touched the intra-day low of Rs 803.30. (At 12:24 PM).
10. ✍ NCDEX - WEEKLY NEWS LETTERS
✍ Monsoon Update
But the government is likely to draw heavily from its warehouses this year if monsoon rains,
critical for farm irrigation, turn out to be deficient, thereby fueling food inflation. India's
weather office has cut this year's monsoon forecast to 88 percent of a long-term average, raising
fears of the first drought in six years.Industry and government officials estimate this year's
wheat output at about 90 million tonnes, nearly 5 percent lower than the 2014 harvest but still
exceeding domestic demand of about 72 million tonnes.Since wheat is largely grown in India's
central and northern plains, flour millers from southern states, hemmed in by the Indian Ocean,
sometimes find it attractive to import high-protein grades from Australia.
✍ India’s wheat import deals
Indian flour millers and global trading companies have sewn up deals to import 500,000 tonnes
of premium Australianwheat since March, It is the biggest such purchases in more than a
decade despite surplus stocks at home.Concerns that untimely rains in February and March
would cut wheat output, especially of high-protein varieties used to make pizzas and pasta, first
drove millers in India’s southern ports to place the orders.
Attractive prices then prompted traders such as Cargill, Louis Dreyfus and Glencore to follow.
The traders and millers could import a further 500,000 tonnes from France and Russia, where
harvests are around the corner.The deals could push up benchmark prices that have already
jumped on recent concerns about crop quality in the United States.There are strong chances
French and Russian wheat will find their way to India because of attractive prices.Although
rains and hailstorms wilted the Indian wheat crop, the world's second-biggest producer and
consumer of the grain has large stockpiles accumulated after eight straight years of bumper
harvests.
✍ Edible oil imports
Edible oil imports may rise about 16 per cent to 13.5 million tonnes (mt) this year, ending
October, due to cheaper shipments from Indonesia and lower domestic crushing, industry body
Solvent Extractors Association .The country is estimated to have imported 11.6 mt of edible oil
in the 2013-14 marketing year (November -October).Imports are likely to increase by almost
two mt, taking advantage of cheaper shipments from Indonesia and Malaysia, which have
imposed zero export duty on palm products to clear surplus stock.The high price of soyabean
and lower realizations also led to lower crushing and lesser availability of edible oil in the
market, resulting in higher imports of soybean oil and sunflower oil, he added. Mehta said that
11. stocks of imported edible oils at ports have built up. The inventory at present is more than the
monthly requirement of about 1.6 mt.The country meets 60 per cent of its annual edible oil
demand via imports. Much of the imports comprise palm oils.India imports palm oil mainly
from Indonesia and Malaysia and a small quantity of crude soft oils, including soyabean oil,
from Latin America.
✍ Chana
Chana prices rose by one per cent to Rs 4,340 per quintal in futures trade on thursday as traders
enlarged their holdings on account of good demand at the spot market.Besides, restricted
arrivals in the market due to lower estimated output also increased the chana prices.At the
National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, chana for August delivery rose by Rs 43, or
one per cent, to Rs 4,340 per quintal, with an open interest of 1,35,770 lots.Similarly, chana for
delivery in July was trading higher by Rs 38, or 0.91 per cent, to Rs 4,212 per quintal, with an
open interest of 1,30,830 lots.The rise in chana prices at futures trade to rising demand at the
spot market amid fall in supplies from the producing regions.
✍ Castorseed
Castorseed prices rose by 0.25 per cent on Thursday at the National Commodity & Derivatives
Exchange Limited (NCDEX) as a result of the rise in demand from consuming industries
against restricted arrivals in domestic markets which in turn encouraged the investors to enlarge
their holdings. At the NCDEX, castor seed futures for November 2014 contract were trading at
Rs. 3,996 per quintal tonnes, up by 0.25 per cent, after opening at Rs. 3,978 against the
previous closing price of Rs. 3,986. Castor is a non-edible oilseed crop; basically a cash crop,
with average 46 per cent oil recovery.
✍ Mustard seed
Mustard seed prices closed higher by 0.39 per cent on Wednesday 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 July 2015 contract
closed at Rs. 4,082 per quintal, up by 0.39 per cent, after opening at Rs. 4,070 against the
previous closing price of Rs. 4,066. India produces 5.5 million MT to7 million MT annually
and about 0.15 million MT is retained for sowing and direct consumption as seed which leaves
about 4.8-5.1 million MT for crushing and extracting oil.
12. ✍ Jeera
Jeera prices closed higher by 1.16 per cent on Wednesday at the National Commodity &
Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) as the investors increased their holdings in the
commodity in the midst limited arrivals from growing regions. At the NCDEX, jeera futures for
July 2015 contract closed at Rs. 16,090 per quintal, up by 1.16 per cent, after opening at Rs.
15,920 against the previous closing price of Rs. 15,905. Sentiment improved further as a result
of reduced domestic supplies in the physical markets and some export enquiries. Global output
of Jeera is around 2.2 lakh MT per year, of which India produces about 1.5 lakh MT per year.
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