Dec’24 – Feb’25 This period saw a strong rise in global silver prices, fueled by robust demand from sectors like: along with positive market sentiment worldwide, contributing to an overall 🔺10.8% price increase. Mar’25 – Apr’25 In early April, U.S. tariffs and China’s retaliation raised fears of a global trade conflict. Concerns over slower industrial…
From Electric Vehicle Batteries to Glass, Modern Manufacturing Runs on Lithium,A critical industrial metal with unique properties that make it indispensable for producing ceramics, lubricants, specialty alloys, and more across a wide range of industries. Price Trend 2024 – Present Key Fluctuations ➡️ May 2024 ➡️ Nov 2024 ➡️ Apr 2025 – Present Forecast and…
As the global trade environment becomes increasingly protectionist, U.S. tariff policies have taken center stage in shaping the fortunes of international steel players. In this blog, we explore the impact of these tariffs on the Indian steel industry and what the future might hold. Key Information: Indirect Impact: Rising Imports India imposed a provisional 12%…
Gold prices have seen notable fluctuations over the past year, driven by a combination of economic shifts, geopolitical developments, and investor sentiment. As a traditionally safe-haven asset, gold’s performance often reflects the underlying health of the global economy—and FY 2024–25 was no exception. Key Highlights from the Year Early 2024 – Steady Climb Gold prices…
Early FY 2024 25 Price Increase The fiscal year began with a significant surge in lead prices—around 13%, driven primarily by supply constraints. Several key developments fueled this uptick: These factors contributed to a price high of $2216.7/MT by mid-Q1 FY 2024–25. Mid FY 2024–25 – Price Decline The middle of the fiscal year saw…
Supply Disruptions in Key Countries One of the main drivers of tin prices in recent times has been the supply chain disruption in major tin-producing countries : Indonesia: Bureaucratic inefficiency has resulted in >20% YoY fall in refined tin exports by end-2024. Myanmar: In spite of an official end to a mining ban, the major…
Why Indian Rupees decreasing? Strong US Dollar The dollar index is rising due to robust US job growth and good economic data. Increased dollar is widening India’s trade deficit, pressuring the rupee. India imports 85% crude oil needs Foreign Fund Outflows FIIs are selling in Indian markets, due to higher US bond returns, market uncertainty…
Shortage of raw material Disruptions in supplies of bauxite from Guinea & Brazil. Output suspensions in Australia contributed to a 70% surge in alumina prices this year to a record 5,645 yuan ($779.77) per metric ton on the Shanghai Futures Exchange. China’s supply cut China announced to end tax rebates on exports of semi-manufactured aluminum…
Why is the Copper Price Fluctuating? Copper Price Three-Week High in January, 2025 Copper prices have been climbing in 2025, hitting a three-week peak due to strong demand in China, fueled by ongoing stimulus efforts from Beijing. Global Slowdown & Tariffs Weigh on Copper Copper prices have been under pressure due to sluggish global manufacturing…
The escalation in the galvanised steel price has become a hot topic in the construction and manufacturing sectors as it plays a significant role in various applications in this sector. Now on January 23, 2025, the metal market is very unstable due to a large number of factors affecting this category, raw material costs, supply…