• Global risk appetite was limited in the previous week as economic growth concerns countered Chinese reopening optimism.
• Commodities, U.S. Dollar and Yields traded range bound.
• Dollar has been the major driving force for commodities that hit a fresh 7-month low.
• The Bank of Japan unexpectedly kept its yield curve tolerance band unchanged.
• U.S. retail sales fell 1.1% in December, whereas U.S. PPI fell by 0.5% in December.
• COMEX gold prices rose to a fresh 9-month high of $1,939 per troy ounce.
• COMEX Silver ended the week on a negative note, with prices falling 1.8%, to below $24 per troy ounce.
• Gold prices might see some profit booking ahead of a slew of central bank meetings in early February, with major focus on FOMC meeting. In the case of silver, the medium-term prospects remain bullish.
• WTI and Brent Crude closed 2% higher, mainly supported by Chinese demand optimism.
• NYMEX Natural gas has reached the 252 DMA support which might trigger some profit taking and might push prices higher.
• Most Base metals touched highest levels since June 2022 on improved demand prospects from China, world’s biggest consumer.
• Investors may remain cautious this week ahead of several key data releases, especially from the U.S. Flash PMI figures may provide hints about economic activity in major global economies.
• U.S. Advance GDP and Core PCE may be closely watched as these are the last crucial indicators before the FOMC statement on February 2.
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