Daily Commodity Pointer
18th August 2026
Tracking Market
Aug 17 2026 ClosePrevCloseAbsChange
Re/$95.5995.410.18
Euro / $1.15771.15670.0010
Light Sweet83.7481.642.10
Gold $ / OZ-4473.704437.3036.40
Silver $ / OZ-66.2365.111.12
$ / Yen159.43159.310.12

On Aug 18 2026
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Energy
Crude oil climbs for third straight day as US signals no immediate end to Iran war; Brent above $90 per barrel
Oil prices advanced on Tuesday as hopes of a deal to end the Middle East conflict weakened, with Iran signalling a more aggressive approach and the US ruling out an extension of the ceasefire.
Bullions
Gold extends gains on easing rate-hike fears, markets await Fed minutes
Gold rose for a third straight session on Tuesday as ?fears of a U.S. interest rate hike next month eased, with investors awaiting minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting for fresh clues on the monetary policy path.
Currency
Dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran war worries grow
The U.S. dollar held near multi-month lows against most major currencies on Tuesday as traders ?walked back expectations of near-term monetary tightening, although the imminent threat of an escalation in the Middle East war left ?sentiment fragile.
Base Metals
Copper Hits Record Highs as China Output Slips and US Tariffs Bite
Copper futures jumped above $6.7 per pound on Monday, moving toward fresh record highs amid further signs of tightening global supply.
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Exchange Turn Over :
NCDEX recorded a total turnover of Rs. 1334.05 crores, whereas MCX recorded a total traded turnover of Rs. 2126841.61 Crores on 17th August 2026.
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