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Commodities Market Today | May 02, 2024

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Synopsis:

Commodities market today saw a rise in spot gold by 0.9% to $2,306.80 per ounce, and US gold futures gained 0.4% to $2,312.70. The dollar index ended at 105.72, down 0.04% after the Fed suggested potential future rate cuts. Oil prices in Asia rebounded from two-month lows. Brent crude rose to $83.71 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate reached $78.73 per barrel. The 10-year yield dropped 5 basis points to 4.632%, and the 2-year yield fell nearly 9 basis points to 4.96%.

Top News and Events

  • Treasury Yields Drop on Fed's Decision: US Treasury yields fell as the Fed decided to hold rates steady. The 10-year yield dropped 5 basis points to 4.632%, and the 2-year yield fell nearly 9 basis points to 4.96%.

  • Dollar Declines on Fed's Rate Cut Hints: The dollar declined after the Fed suggested potential future rate cuts due to concerns about low inflation and economic stability. The dollar index ended at 105.72, down 0.04%.

  • Gold Prices Rise on Fed's Interest Rate Stance: Gold prices rose as the Fed maintained interest rates, leading to increased demand as the dollar weakened and Treasury yields dipped. Spot gold climbed 0.9% to $2,306.80 per ounce, and US gold futures gained 0.4% to $2,312.70.

  • Oil Prices Rebound in Asia: Oil prices in Asia rebounded from two-month lows due to a weaker dollar following the Fed meeting. However, gains were limited by rising US inventories and production. Brent crude rose to $83.71 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate reached $78.73 per barrel.

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

₹73,790.00

+144.00

+0.20

SILVER

₹79,870.00

-80.00

-0.10

COPPER

₹908.10

+39.60

+4.56

CRUDE OIL

₹6,598.00

-245.00

-3.58

NATURAL GAS

₹161.40

-4.90

-2.95

Note: Stats/Prices updated as on May 2, 2024 at 9:52 AM 

Source: Moneycontrol, EconomicTimes

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