The daily commodity report dated 18th July 2012 provides the following key information: - Gold prices increased on positive global cues and strong demand from investors in India, while silver prices also recovered. - Brent crude oil prices rose to $104 per barrel ahead of a speech by US Federal Reserve Chairman that could signal more economic stimulus measures. - Jeera and turmeric led losses among most active futures on the MCX, falling over 1.5% each, while soybean and wheat gained around 0.3% and 2.9% respectively.