Energy
23 May 2008 10:35:10
Energy
Major Headlines:
Oil soared on Thursday, hitting new record highs above $135 per barrel on both sides of the Atlantic before turning lower on a combination of profit-taking and a bounce in the dollar
Oil prices have soared by over 30 percent since the beginning of the year, extending a long-term rally that has seen prices more than double since the beginning of 2007, as market players weigh rising demand against concerns over production rates.
The price surge over the last two sessions followed a surprise drop in U.S. fuel stocks inventories in the weekly report from the Department of Energy, sparking further supply fears. U.S. crude oil inventories plunged by 5.4 million barrels, confounding market calls for a modest rise. Gasoline stocks also fell sharply, down by 800,000 barrels against predictions for a small weekly decline ahead of the driving season
Expected strong diesel demand from China after the Asian nation suffered a devastating earthquake last week and higher gasoline purchases from the United States ahead of the summer driving season have also boosted crude. On the supply side, ministers from the OPEC have indicated any output increase from the cartel remains unlikely, as it continues to blame record prices on speculation, geopolitical factors and the dollar's decline, rather than a lack of crude in the market.
The news was particularly market-sensitive, coming days ahead of the U.S.Summer-holiday driving season that kicks off this weekend for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday.
Americans have begun buying less gasoline as prices at the pump hit new highs. The change in driving habits is raising concerns about a slowdown in consumer spending, the main engine of the world's biggest economy.
The rapid surge in oil prices came as the U.S. Federal Reserve slashed its 2008 growth forecast for the U.S. economy, the world's biggest oil consumer. The Fed on Wednesday slashed its forecasts to a range of 0.3 to 1.2 percent, from its prior forecast of 1.3 to 2.0 percent in January. The central bank cited higher oil prices as a key factor weighing on momentum.
Natural gas in storage in the U.S. rose last week but is 0.2 percent below the five-year average for this time of year, The Energy Department's Energy Information Administration said in its weekly report that natural-gas inventories held in underground storage in the lower 48 states rose by 85 billion cubic feet to more than 1.61 trillion cubic feet for the week ending May 16.
MCX Crude Oil June
Technical Outlook: The daily stochastic have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastic indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 5789 levels. If market breaches 5789 may see prices to take further upside towards 5907 and 5993 however if it holds back below 5585 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 5499 and 5381
Recommendations-MCX Crude Oil June: Sell at 5750 Target 5680 and 5610 Stop loss 5790
MCX Natural Gas May
Technical Outlook: The daily stochastic have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastic indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 518.67 levels. If market breaches 518.67 may see prices to take further upside towards 524.33 and 534.67 however if it holds back below 502.67 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 492.33 and 486.67
Recommendations-MCX Natural Gas June: Buy at 507 Target 511 and 515 Stop loss at 503
Friday, May 23, 2008
bullion intraday
Bullions
23 May 2008 10:27:56
Bullion
Major Headlines:
Gold fell from a one-month high as the dollar rebounded against the euro and crude oil dropped from a record, eroding the appeal of the precious metal as a hedge against inflation. Silver also declined.
The dollar snapped a two-day slide, rising from the lowest in a month against the euro. Before today, gold had gained 11 percent this year as the euro climbed 8.3 percent against the dollar.
Rocketing oil prices, which Thursday struck a record $135.09, stoked inflation fears to which the precious metal is often bought as a hedge and stemmed gold's losses. Meanwhile, some say there is a strong chance the dollar could fall again, which would likely boost gold.
The dollar rose on speculation the Federal Reserve will raise borrowing costs by the end of the year to fight inflation. Traders see a 30 percent chance the Fed will raise its target interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to 2.25 percent in September, up from 21 percent yesterday, according to futures on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Russia's foreign currency and gold reserves, the world's third largest, rose to a record $540.8 billion last week, the central bank said. The value of reserves increased by $4 billion in the week ended May 16, Moscow-based Bank Rossii, The reserves gained $2.9 billion in the previous week.
Gold sales in the United Arab Emirates rose 15 percent in the first quarter, Asharq al-Awsat reported, citing the World Gold Council. Sales in the first quarter reached 3.1 billion dirhams ($844 million) from 2.7 billion dirhams in the year-earlier period, the Saudi-owned newspaper said, citing the council.
Gold has trekked higher for five straight sessions -- gaining 7 percent in the past week -- as crude's seemingly relentless drive higher adds to growing inflation fears and boots demand for safe-haven assets like gold and silver. Precious metals are traditionally viewed as hedges against inflation because they're known for holding their value.
U.S.Economy:
The U.S. Labor Department said that jobless claims were down 9,000 last week to 365,000, less than expected.
Currencies update:
Statistics Canada said that retail sales totaled C$35.5 billion in March, up .1% on the month. They also noted that the operating profits of Canada's corporations totaled C$67.8 billion in the first quarter of 2008, down 1.1% from the previous quarter.
The U.K.'s Office for National Statistics said that retail sales volume was down .2% in April.
Eurostat said that its index of industrial new orders for the Euro area 15 was down 1.0% in March and down 2.5% from a year ago.
MCX Gold June
Technical Outlook:The daily stochastic have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastic indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative.
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 12923 levels. If market breaches 12923 may see prices to take further upside towards 13105 and 13212 however if it holds back below 12634 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 12527 and 12345
Recommendations–MCX Gold June: Sell at 12820 Target 12745 and 12610 Stoploss at 12865
MCX Silver July
Technical Outlook: The daily stochastic have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastic indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative.
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 25315 levels. If market breaches 25315 may see prices to take further upside towards 25709 and 26034 however if it holds back below 24596 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 24271 and 23877
Recommendations-MCX Silver July: Sell at 25110 Target 24820 and 23650 Stop loss at 25250
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23 May 2008 10:27:56
Bullion
Major Headlines:
Gold fell from a one-month high as the dollar rebounded against the euro and crude oil dropped from a record, eroding the appeal of the precious metal as a hedge against inflation. Silver also declined.
The dollar snapped a two-day slide, rising from the lowest in a month against the euro. Before today, gold had gained 11 percent this year as the euro climbed 8.3 percent against the dollar.
Rocketing oil prices, which Thursday struck a record $135.09, stoked inflation fears to which the precious metal is often bought as a hedge and stemmed gold's losses. Meanwhile, some say there is a strong chance the dollar could fall again, which would likely boost gold.
The dollar rose on speculation the Federal Reserve will raise borrowing costs by the end of the year to fight inflation. Traders see a 30 percent chance the Fed will raise its target interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to 2.25 percent in September, up from 21 percent yesterday, according to futures on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Russia's foreign currency and gold reserves, the world's third largest, rose to a record $540.8 billion last week, the central bank said. The value of reserves increased by $4 billion in the week ended May 16, Moscow-based Bank Rossii, The reserves gained $2.9 billion in the previous week.
Gold sales in the United Arab Emirates rose 15 percent in the first quarter, Asharq al-Awsat reported, citing the World Gold Council. Sales in the first quarter reached 3.1 billion dirhams ($844 million) from 2.7 billion dirhams in the year-earlier period, the Saudi-owned newspaper said, citing the council.
Gold has trekked higher for five straight sessions -- gaining 7 percent in the past week -- as crude's seemingly relentless drive higher adds to growing inflation fears and boots demand for safe-haven assets like gold and silver. Precious metals are traditionally viewed as hedges against inflation because they're known for holding their value.
U.S.Economy:
The U.S. Labor Department said that jobless claims were down 9,000 last week to 365,000, less than expected.
Currencies update:
Statistics Canada said that retail sales totaled C$35.5 billion in March, up .1% on the month. They also noted that the operating profits of Canada's corporations totaled C$67.8 billion in the first quarter of 2008, down 1.1% from the previous quarter.
The U.K.'s Office for National Statistics said that retail sales volume was down .2% in April.
Eurostat said that its index of industrial new orders for the Euro area 15 was down 1.0% in March and down 2.5% from a year ago.
MCX Gold June
Technical Outlook:The daily stochastic have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastic indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative.
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 12923 levels. If market breaches 12923 may see prices to take further upside towards 13105 and 13212 however if it holds back below 12634 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 12527 and 12345
Recommendations–MCX Gold June: Sell at 12820 Target 12745 and 12610 Stoploss at 12865
MCX Silver July
Technical Outlook: The daily stochastic have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastic indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative.
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 25315 levels. If market breaches 25315 may see prices to take further upside towards 25709 and 26034 however if it holds back below 24596 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 24271 and 23877
Recommendations-MCX Silver July: Sell at 25110 Target 24820 and 23650 Stop loss at 25250
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Base Metals
23 May 2008 10:21:47
Base Metals )
Major Economic Data
First-time claims for state unemployment dropped by 9,000 to 365,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis in the week ending May 17, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Initial claims were the lowest since the week ended April 5. The four-week average of initial claims rose by 5,000 to 372,250. In the first quarter U.S. home prices fell a seasonally adjusted 1.7% -- the largest quarterly price decline on record, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight reported Thursday. Prices fell 3.1% in the past year. In the prior quarter, prices declined 1.4%. For March, prices fell 0.4%.
Statistics Canada said that retail sales totaled C$35.5 billion in March, up .1% on the month. They also noted that the operating profits of Canada's corporations totaled C$67.8 billion in the first quarter of 2008, down 1.1% from the previous quarter.
The U.K.'s Office for National Statistics said that retail sales volume was down .2% in April.
Eurostat said that its index of industrial new orders for the Euro area 15 was down 1.0% in March and down 2.5% from a year ago.
Copper
MCX Copper June traded lower following movement at LME. US Home price index and a sharp correction in bullion and energy prices supported the move. Copper dripped almost by 4%.
Copper warehouse stock at LME, net change was 250 MT to 125200 MT
Chinese imports of refined copper in April rose 1.2 percent to 127,977 tons from March, the Beijing-based customs office said. That has helped drive copper inventories monitored by the London Metal Exchange down 37 percent this year, while prices have gained 24 percent.
MCX Copper June - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 342.2 If market breaches below 342.2 may see prices to take further correction towards 337.4 and 329.8 However if it holds back above 354.6 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 362.2 and 367.0
Recommendations-MCX Copper June: Sell at 348.50-349 target 345 and 341 SL 351.60
Nickel
Nickel fell to the lowest in almost two years in London as a surplus over the past year discouraged buying.
Nickel has been in a surplus for 13 consecutive months through March, according to the International Nickel Study Group.
Jinchuan Group Co., Asia's biggest producer of the metal used in stainless steel, lowered prices today for a second time this week after steel mills reduced usage.Nickel fell to the lowest in almost two years on the London Metal Exchange.
Nickel warehouse stock at LME, net change was -258 MT to 48870 MT
Jinchuan Group Co., Asia's biggest nickel producer, lowered the price of the refined metal by 4.6 percent today. That's the second price cut within a week.The price was cut by 10,000 yuan to 208,000 yuan ($29,949) a metric ton, according to a statement on the Web site of the Gansu, western China-based company. The last reduction was on May 15.
MCX Nickel May - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 984.0 If market breaches below 984.0 may see prices to take further correction towards 953.0 and 904.0 However if it holds back above 1064.0 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 1113.0 and 1144.0
Recommendations: MCX Nickel May: Sell at 1020 Target 987 and 965 SL 1032
Zinc
MCX Zinc fell by more then 3.5% following other metals at LME while sharp correction in bullion and energy also supported the move.
Zinc warehouse stock at LME, net change was 375 MT to 128525 MT
MCX Zinc May - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 87.7 If market breaches below 87.7 may see prices to take further correction towards 84.8 and 80.9 However if it holds back above 94.5 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 98.4 and 101.3
Recommendations- MCX Zinc May: Sell at 91.30-91.50 Target 89.60 and 88 SL 92.65
Lead
Lead fell to the lowest in one year on the London Metal Exchange.
Hindustan Zinc Lowers Lead Prices by 2%, Keeps Zinc Unchanged
Lead warehouse stock at LME, net change was 50 MT to 63900 MT
MCX Lead May -Technical outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 84.2 If market breaches below 84.2 may see prices to take further correction towards 81.6 and 77.0 However if it holds back above 91.5 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 96.1 and 98.7
Recommendations –MCX Lead May: Sell at 87.65 Target 86.60 and 85 SL 89
Aluminium
Aluminium gained for a third consecutive day, shrugging off a 4.5 percent stockpile jump to a four-year high. Options for the contract to expire next month show investors are betting that prices will stay above $3,000 a ton.
Aluminium warehouse stock at LME, net change was 9975 MT to 1075600 MT
MCX Aluminium May -Technical outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastics indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 125.3 If market breaches below 125.3 may see prices to take further correction towards 123.7 and 121.2 However if it holds back above 129.5 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 132.0 and 133.6
Recommendations–MCX Aluminium May: Sell at 128 Target 126 and 124.5 SL 129.15
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23 May 2008 10:21:47
Base Metals )
Major Economic Data
First-time claims for state unemployment dropped by 9,000 to 365,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis in the week ending May 17, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Initial claims were the lowest since the week ended April 5. The four-week average of initial claims rose by 5,000 to 372,250. In the first quarter U.S. home prices fell a seasonally adjusted 1.7% -- the largest quarterly price decline on record, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight reported Thursday. Prices fell 3.1% in the past year. In the prior quarter, prices declined 1.4%. For March, prices fell 0.4%.
Statistics Canada said that retail sales totaled C$35.5 billion in March, up .1% on the month. They also noted that the operating profits of Canada's corporations totaled C$67.8 billion in the first quarter of 2008, down 1.1% from the previous quarter.
The U.K.'s Office for National Statistics said that retail sales volume was down .2% in April.
Eurostat said that its index of industrial new orders for the Euro area 15 was down 1.0% in March and down 2.5% from a year ago.
Copper
MCX Copper June traded lower following movement at LME. US Home price index and a sharp correction in bullion and energy prices supported the move. Copper dripped almost by 4%.
Copper warehouse stock at LME, net change was 250 MT to 125200 MT
Chinese imports of refined copper in April rose 1.2 percent to 127,977 tons from March, the Beijing-based customs office said. That has helped drive copper inventories monitored by the London Metal Exchange down 37 percent this year, while prices have gained 24 percent.
MCX Copper June - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 342.2 If market breaches below 342.2 may see prices to take further correction towards 337.4 and 329.8 However if it holds back above 354.6 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 362.2 and 367.0
Recommendations-MCX Copper June: Sell at 348.50-349 target 345 and 341 SL 351.60
Nickel
Nickel fell to the lowest in almost two years in London as a surplus over the past year discouraged buying.
Nickel has been in a surplus for 13 consecutive months through March, according to the International Nickel Study Group.
Jinchuan Group Co., Asia's biggest producer of the metal used in stainless steel, lowered prices today for a second time this week after steel mills reduced usage.Nickel fell to the lowest in almost two years on the London Metal Exchange.
Nickel warehouse stock at LME, net change was -258 MT to 48870 MT
Jinchuan Group Co., Asia's biggest nickel producer, lowered the price of the refined metal by 4.6 percent today. That's the second price cut within a week.The price was cut by 10,000 yuan to 208,000 yuan ($29,949) a metric ton, according to a statement on the Web site of the Gansu, western China-based company. The last reduction was on May 15.
MCX Nickel May - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 984.0 If market breaches below 984.0 may see prices to take further correction towards 953.0 and 904.0 However if it holds back above 1064.0 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 1113.0 and 1144.0
Recommendations: MCX Nickel May: Sell at 1020 Target 987 and 965 SL 1032
Zinc
MCX Zinc fell by more then 3.5% following other metals at LME while sharp correction in bullion and energy also supported the move.
Zinc warehouse stock at LME, net change was 375 MT to 128525 MT
MCX Zinc May - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 87.7 If market breaches below 87.7 may see prices to take further correction towards 84.8 and 80.9 However if it holds back above 94.5 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 98.4 and 101.3
Recommendations- MCX Zinc May: Sell at 91.30-91.50 Target 89.60 and 88 SL 92.65
Lead
Lead fell to the lowest in one year on the London Metal Exchange.
Hindustan Zinc Lowers Lead Prices by 2%, Keeps Zinc Unchanged
Lead warehouse stock at LME, net change was 50 MT to 63900 MT
MCX Lead May -Technical outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 84.2 If market breaches below 84.2 may see prices to take further correction towards 81.6 and 77.0 However if it holds back above 91.5 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 96.1 and 98.7
Recommendations –MCX Lead May: Sell at 87.65 Target 86.60 and 85 SL 89
Aluminium
Aluminium gained for a third consecutive day, shrugging off a 4.5 percent stockpile jump to a four-year high. Options for the contract to expire next month show investors are betting that prices will stay above $3,000 a ton.
Aluminium warehouse stock at LME, net change was 9975 MT to 1075600 MT
MCX Aluminium May -Technical outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastics indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 125.3 If market breaches below 125.3 may see prices to take further correction towards 123.7 and 121.2 However if it holds back above 129.5 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 132.0 and 133.6
Recommendations–MCX Aluminium May: Sell at 128 Target 126 and 124.5 SL 129.15
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GENERAL MARKET CONDITIONS
Global trading volumes will fall as the day progresses due to US and UK holidays on Monday. Retail investors and traders will be going on their extended weekend. But the markets will not sleep. Early May, UK markets were closed and the US markets was open, when comex copper July futures rose to $428.70 from $384 in a few minutes only to crash thereafter. Do not expect markets to sleep on Monday. There could be brief phases of high volatility. Once again the US dollar and crude oil prices will drive most of the commodities.
Base metals got the thrashing on expectations that higher crude oil prices will result in a further slowdown in global growth. The second round effects due to higher crude oil prices is yet come. If over the next few months global growth (including China) does not slowdown as much then base metals will rise. Technically lead, zinc and nickel are in the oversold zone and a technical correction can come up anytime.
COPPER -- JULY FUTURE
100 day MA at $365.20 is the key support. A consolidated fall below $365.20 will result in $348.20.
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Base metals got the thrashing on expectations that higher crude oil prices will result in a further slowdown in global growth. The second round effects due to higher crude oil prices is yet come. If over the next few months global growth (including China) does not slowdown as much then base metals will rise. Technically lead, zinc and nickel are in the oversold zone and a technical correction can come up anytime.
COPPER -- JULY FUTURE
100 day MA at $365.20 is the key support. A consolidated fall below $365.20 will result in $348.20.
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
safe trade calls
GOLD
OUR HEAD LINE "CLOSE ABV 12475 TEST 12600-700-800" ACHIEVED book profit on buy abv 12425/12475/12660, for the day buy abv 12850 S/L 12830 and T/p 12900-925/13000 OR buy ard 12610-15 S/L 12600 and T/p 12660-690 upto 12750 (any time close above 12850/13100/13425 bullish while close below 12300/11725/11460/11150/11000-10925 bearish for medium term)
SILVER
OUR WORDS "close above 24500 test 25000-50 atleast in coming days" ACHIEVED. book profit on buy abv 23725/850/24450-500, for the day buy abv 25000 S/L 24910 and T/p 25100-200 upto 25400 OR buy ard 24675-80 S/L 24650 and T/p 24750-850 (any time close below 23300/ 22750-300/21575-500/20400/19250/18775 bearish rally while close above 25000/26300/27700 bullish for medium term)
CRUDE
book profit on buy abv 5400/5500, for the day buy only abv 5675 S/L 5645 and T/p 5710-40 upto 5780 OR sell below 5590 S/L 5615 and T/p 5550-55/20/ 5475/down rally (now crude need to close above 5675 for bullish rally while close below 5460/5310/5120/5050/4740/ 4450 bearish for medium term)
COPPER
book profit on buy abv 346.5-347/351, for the day buy only abv 354.5 & 355.5 S/L 353.25 and T/p 356.5/358/361-361.5/close above test 372-375 atleast in coming days OR sell below 347 S/L 348.6 and T/p 345.5-343.5/341 where good support seen again, fall below 338-336/330 down rally sharp (upside strong rally only on close above 361.5 while close below 340.5/336/330-326.5/310 bearish for medium term)
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OUR HEAD LINE "CLOSE ABV 12475 TEST 12600-700-800" ACHIEVED book profit on buy abv 12425/12475/12660, for the day buy abv 12850 S/L 12830 and T/p 12900-925/13000 OR buy ard 12610-15 S/L 12600 and T/p 12660-690 upto 12750 (any time close above 12850/13100/13425 bullish while close below 12300/11725/11460/11150/11000-10925 bearish for medium term)
SILVER
OUR WORDS "close above 24500 test 25000-50 atleast in coming days" ACHIEVED. book profit on buy abv 23725/850/24450-500, for the day buy abv 25000 S/L 24910 and T/p 25100-200 upto 25400 OR buy ard 24675-80 S/L 24650 and T/p 24750-850 (any time close below 23300/ 22750-300/21575-500/20400/19250/18775 bearish rally while close above 25000/26300/27700 bullish for medium term)
CRUDE
book profit on buy abv 5400/5500, for the day buy only abv 5675 S/L 5645 and T/p 5710-40 upto 5780 OR sell below 5590 S/L 5615 and T/p 5550-55/20/ 5475/down rally (now crude need to close above 5675 for bullish rally while close below 5460/5310/5120/5050/4740/ 4450 bearish for medium term)
COPPER
book profit on buy abv 346.5-347/351, for the day buy only abv 354.5 & 355.5 S/L 353.25 and T/p 356.5/358/361-361.5/close above test 372-375 atleast in coming days OR sell below 347 S/L 348.6 and T/p 345.5-343.5/341 where good support seen again, fall below 338-336/330 down rally sharp (upside strong rally only on close above 361.5 while close below 340.5/336/330-326.5/310 bearish for medium term)
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energy intraday
Energy
22 May 2008 10:33:35
Major Headlines:
Oil hit a record above $132 as U.S. crude and gasoline stocks fell ahead of the peak demand-driving season, which officially kicks off next week. In a weekly report issued by the Energy Information Administration, crude oil stocks plunged 5.4 million barrels last week against market calls for a modest rise. Gasoline stocks also fell sharply, by 800,000 barrels against predictions for a 200,000-barrel decline, ahead of the driving season.
The U.S. consumes roughly 20.5 mln barrels per day, this means that if recent price increases are sustained, the cost of energy to U.S. consumers will increase by about $300 billion over the next twelve months.
Expected strong diesel demand from China after the Asian nation suffered a devastating earthquake last week and higher gasoline purchases from the U.S., the world's biggest energy consumer, ahead of the driving season also lifted crude's value.
Meanwhile, on the supply side, Opec ministers have said again that an output Increase is unlikely; that the cartel is not responsible for higher prices and that it will not meet before September
OPEC's secretary-general said that the world oil market is well supplied, even as the price for a barrel of oil soared above $131 for the first time. OPEC chief Abdullah Salem el-Badri met Tuesday in Caracas with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Venezuela's state-run news agency quotes El-Badri as saying "there's no scarcity of oil in the market" because international oil supplies are very high
The euro surged on Wednesday to its highest in nearly a month against the dollar after a key German survey of confidence showed a surprise improvement. Such dollar weakness is also boosting crude oil
Natural gas in New York advanced as crude oil surged to a record and Stockpiles of natural gas rose 86 billion cubic feet for the week ended May 16, according to the median of 16 analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The average change for the same week of the year over the past five is an increase of 91 billion cubic feet, according to U.S. Energy Department data
MCX Crude Oil June (Daily Chart)
Technical Outlook: The daily stochastic have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastic indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 5735 levels. If market breaches 5735 may see prices to take further upside towards 5811 and 5946 however if it holds back below 5524 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 5389 and 5313
Recommendations-MCX Crude Oil June: Buy at 5610 Target 5680 and 5760 Stop loss 5475
MCX Natural gas May (Daily Chart)
Technical Outlook:The daily stochastic have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastic indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 510.60 levels. If market breaches 510.60 may see prices to take further upside towards 516.30 and 526.60 however if it holds back below 494.60 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 484.30 and 478.60
Recommendations-MCX Natural Gas June: Buy at 501 Target 504 and 510 Stop loss at 497
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Major Headlines:
Oil hit a record above $132 as U.S. crude and gasoline stocks fell ahead of the peak demand-driving season, which officially kicks off next week. In a weekly report issued by the Energy Information Administration, crude oil stocks plunged 5.4 million barrels last week against market calls for a modest rise. Gasoline stocks also fell sharply, by 800,000 barrels against predictions for a 200,000-barrel decline, ahead of the driving season.
The U.S. consumes roughly 20.5 mln barrels per day, this means that if recent price increases are sustained, the cost of energy to U.S. consumers will increase by about $300 billion over the next twelve months.
Expected strong diesel demand from China after the Asian nation suffered a devastating earthquake last week and higher gasoline purchases from the U.S., the world's biggest energy consumer, ahead of the driving season also lifted crude's value.
Meanwhile, on the supply side, Opec ministers have said again that an output Increase is unlikely; that the cartel is not responsible for higher prices and that it will not meet before September
OPEC's secretary-general said that the world oil market is well supplied, even as the price for a barrel of oil soared above $131 for the first time. OPEC chief Abdullah Salem el-Badri met Tuesday in Caracas with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Venezuela's state-run news agency quotes El-Badri as saying "there's no scarcity of oil in the market" because international oil supplies are very high
The euro surged on Wednesday to its highest in nearly a month against the dollar after a key German survey of confidence showed a surprise improvement. Such dollar weakness is also boosting crude oil
Natural gas in New York advanced as crude oil surged to a record and Stockpiles of natural gas rose 86 billion cubic feet for the week ended May 16, according to the median of 16 analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The average change for the same week of the year over the past five is an increase of 91 billion cubic feet, according to U.S. Energy Department data
MCX Crude Oil June (Daily Chart)
Technical Outlook: The daily stochastic have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastic indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 5735 levels. If market breaches 5735 may see prices to take further upside towards 5811 and 5946 however if it holds back below 5524 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 5389 and 5313
Recommendations-MCX Crude Oil June: Buy at 5610 Target 5680 and 5760 Stop loss 5475
MCX Natural gas May (Daily Chart)
Technical Outlook:The daily stochastic have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastic indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 510.60 levels. If market breaches 510.60 may see prices to take further upside towards 516.30 and 526.60 however if it holds back below 494.60 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 484.30 and 478.60
Recommendations-MCX Natural Gas June: Buy at 501 Target 504 and 510 Stop loss at 497
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22 May 2008 10:21:03
Copper Copper fell for the second time in three days as rising inventories of the metal signal slowing demand in China and the U.S., the world's two biggest users.
Inventories monitored by London Metal Exchange have jumped 13 percent this month and today reached the highest level since March 17. China reported this month that its copper imports dropped 19 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier.
The price has dropped 12 percent since reaching a record May 5.The dollar fell as much as 0.5 percent against a weighted basket of the euro, yen and four other major currencies. The gauge has dropped 5.6 percent this year before today, helping to spur a jump in copper prices as traders sought a store of value.
WBMS Report:
The world copper market was in a surplus of less than 4,000 metric tons during the first quarter of 2008, the World Bureau of Metal Statistics said Wednesday. This compares with a deficit of 89,700 tons for the same period of 2007. Copper mine production for the first three months of the year was 3.66 million tons, 4% lower than in January to March 2007. Refined production rose 2.1% to 4.50 million tons.
ICSG Report
The global copper market was in a 60,000 metric ton deficit in February this year, leaving the market in a 60,000-ton deficit for the first two months of 2008, the International Copper Study Group said in a release late Wednesday.
MCX Copper June - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 348.2 If market breaches below 348.2 may see prices to take further correction towards 346.1 and 344.1 However if it holds back above 352.3 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 354.3 and 356.4
Recommendations-MCX Copper June: Sell at 351 Target 348, 346 and 344 SL 353.50
Nickel
MCX Nickel May traded very weak following LME movement while LME Inventory data and WBMS report were positive for the market.
WBMS Report: Nickel deficit in Q1 was 9,300 tons, WBMS says
Nickel warehouse stock at LME, net change was -150 MT to 49128 MT
MCX Nickel May - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 1062.0 if market breaches below 1062.0 may see prices to take further correction towards 1044.0 and 1018.0; however if it holds back above 1106.0 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 1132.0 and 1150.0
Recommendations: MCX Nickel May: Sell at 1085 Target 1060 and 1040 SL 1096
Zinc
Zinc declined on the London Metal Exchange on expectations that output cuts in China after last week's earthquake would have little effect on global supply. MCX Zinc May traded bearish following other metals; market was down by almost 3%.
Production may drop by 60,000 metric tons, or 1.5 percent of this year's estimated output, because of smelter damage, Beijing Antaike Information Development Co. said yesterday. The May 12 quake in Sichuan, China's strongest in 58 years halted some metals production in the region.
Chinese zinc miners in Sichuan province have halted ore production on government orders after the quake, according to researcher CBI China Co. Lead miners in the region are almost certain to have halted too, according to Beijing Antaike Information Development Co. Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu together produce around 20 percent of the nation's zinc and lead concentrate, 20 percent of the nation's refined zinc yet very little of the lead metal.
WBMS Report: lead deficit 31,000 tons; zinc surplus 84.500 tons, WBMS says
Zinc warehouse stock at LME, net change was -75 MT to 128150 MT
MCX Zinc May - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 93.0 If market breaches below 93.0 may see prices to take further correction towards 91.7 and 89.9 However if it holds back above 96.1 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 97.9 and 99.2
Recommendations- MCX Zinc May: Sell at 94 Target 92 and 91 SL 95.20
Lead
MCX Lead May dropped by 2% following other metals at LME, market traded near days low of 90.55, while WBMS report was bullish for prices.
WBMS Report: LEAD DEFICIT 31,000 TONS, ZINC SURPLUS 84.500 TONS, WBMS SAYS
Lead warehouse stock at LME, net change was -600 MT to 63850 MT
MCX Lead May -Technical outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 90.3 If market breaches below 90.3 may see prices to take further correction towards 89.3 and 88.1 However if it holds back above 92.6 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 93.8 and 94.8
Recommendations –MCX Lead May: Sell at 92.40 Target 90.50 and 89 SL 93.30
Aluminium
MCX Aluminium May traded strong following bullishness at LME despite the fact other metals traded very weak.
WBMS Report
The global Aluminium market was in a 381,000 metric ton surplus in the first quarter of 2008, the World Bureau of Metal Statistics said Wednesday.
This compares with a 116,000 ton surplus in the same period last year. Demand for primary Aluminium was 9.31 million tons, 379,000 tons more than the equivalent total for January to March 2007. Production rose 643,000 tons to 9.69 million tons during the same period, the WBMS said.
Alum warehouse stock at LME, net change was 3900 MT to 1065625 MT
MCX Aluminium May -Technical outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastics indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative.
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 129.1 levels. If market breaches 129.1 may see prices to take further upside towards 130.6 and 132.6 however if it holds back below 125.6 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 123.6 and 122.1
Recommendations–MCX Aluminium May: Buy at 127.40 Target 128.60 and 130 SL 126.4
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22 May 2008 10:21:03
Copper Copper fell for the second time in three days as rising inventories of the metal signal slowing demand in China and the U.S., the world's two biggest users.
Inventories monitored by London Metal Exchange have jumped 13 percent this month and today reached the highest level since March 17. China reported this month that its copper imports dropped 19 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier.
The price has dropped 12 percent since reaching a record May 5.The dollar fell as much as 0.5 percent against a weighted basket of the euro, yen and four other major currencies. The gauge has dropped 5.6 percent this year before today, helping to spur a jump in copper prices as traders sought a store of value.
WBMS Report:
The world copper market was in a surplus of less than 4,000 metric tons during the first quarter of 2008, the World Bureau of Metal Statistics said Wednesday. This compares with a deficit of 89,700 tons for the same period of 2007. Copper mine production for the first three months of the year was 3.66 million tons, 4% lower than in January to March 2007. Refined production rose 2.1% to 4.50 million tons.
ICSG Report
The global copper market was in a 60,000 metric ton deficit in February this year, leaving the market in a 60,000-ton deficit for the first two months of 2008, the International Copper Study Group said in a release late Wednesday.
MCX Copper June - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 348.2 If market breaches below 348.2 may see prices to take further correction towards 346.1 and 344.1 However if it holds back above 352.3 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 354.3 and 356.4
Recommendations-MCX Copper June: Sell at 351 Target 348, 346 and 344 SL 353.50
Nickel
MCX Nickel May traded very weak following LME movement while LME Inventory data and WBMS report were positive for the market.
WBMS Report: Nickel deficit in Q1 was 9,300 tons, WBMS says
Nickel warehouse stock at LME, net change was -150 MT to 49128 MT
MCX Nickel May - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 1062.0 if market breaches below 1062.0 may see prices to take further correction towards 1044.0 and 1018.0; however if it holds back above 1106.0 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 1132.0 and 1150.0
Recommendations: MCX Nickel May: Sell at 1085 Target 1060 and 1040 SL 1096
Zinc
Zinc declined on the London Metal Exchange on expectations that output cuts in China after last week's earthquake would have little effect on global supply. MCX Zinc May traded bearish following other metals; market was down by almost 3%.
Production may drop by 60,000 metric tons, or 1.5 percent of this year's estimated output, because of smelter damage, Beijing Antaike Information Development Co. said yesterday. The May 12 quake in Sichuan, China's strongest in 58 years halted some metals production in the region.
Chinese zinc miners in Sichuan province have halted ore production on government orders after the quake, according to researcher CBI China Co. Lead miners in the region are almost certain to have halted too, according to Beijing Antaike Information Development Co. Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu together produce around 20 percent of the nation's zinc and lead concentrate, 20 percent of the nation's refined zinc yet very little of the lead metal.
WBMS Report: lead deficit 31,000 tons; zinc surplus 84.500 tons, WBMS says
Zinc warehouse stock at LME, net change was -75 MT to 128150 MT
MCX Zinc May - Technical Outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 93.0 If market breaches below 93.0 may see prices to take further correction towards 91.7 and 89.9 However if it holds back above 96.1 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 97.9 and 99.2
Recommendations- MCX Zinc May: Sell at 94 Target 92 and 91 SL 95.20
Lead
MCX Lead May dropped by 2% following other metals at LME, market traded near days low of 90.55, while WBMS report was bullish for prices.
WBMS Report: LEAD DEFICIT 31,000 TONS, ZINC SURPLUS 84.500 TONS, WBMS SAYS
Lead warehouse stock at LME, net change was -600 MT to 63850 MT
MCX Lead May -Technical outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over down which is a bearish indication. The stochastics indicators are decreasing from overbought level, which is bearish and should support lower prices. The market's short-term trend is negative as the close remains below the 9-day EMA. The upside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat positive.
Market is expected to remain negative and the support is seen at 90.3 If market breaches below 90.3 may see prices to take further correction towards 89.3 and 88.1 However if it holds back above 92.6 may see prices to rise further on today. Major resistance is seen at 93.8 and 94.8
Recommendations –MCX Lead May: Sell at 92.40 Target 90.50 and 89 SL 93.30
Aluminium
MCX Aluminium May traded strong following bullishness at LME despite the fact other metals traded very weak.
WBMS Report
The global Aluminium market was in a 381,000 metric ton surplus in the first quarter of 2008, the World Bureau of Metal Statistics said Wednesday.
This compares with a 116,000 ton surplus in the same period last year. Demand for primary Aluminium was 9.31 million tons, 379,000 tons more than the equivalent total for January to March 2007. Production rose 643,000 tons to 9.69 million tons during the same period, the WBMS said.
Alum warehouse stock at LME, net change was 3900 MT to 1065625 MT
MCX Aluminium May -Technical outlook:
The daily stochastics have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. The stochastics indicators are rising from oversold level, which is bullish and should support higher prices. The market's short-term trend is positive as the close remains above the 9-day EMA. The downside closing price reversal on the daily chart is somewhat negative.
Market is expected to remain positive and the resistance is seen at 129.1 levels. If market breaches 129.1 may see prices to take further upside towards 130.6 and 132.6 however if it holds back below 125.6 may see prices to fall further on today. Major support is seen at 123.6 and 122.1
Recommendations–MCX Aluminium May: Buy at 127.40 Target 128.60 and 130 SL 126.4
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