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Understand what MCX after hours session timings India traders follow, how overnight global moves transmit to prices, and the key risks involved.

20 Aug 2026: NatGas fell 3.14% to ₹262.3, while Silver surged 2.77% to ₹243350. COMEX extends gains overnight.

China's property sector contraction is intensifying demand destruction for industrial metals, with copper price forecasts now targeting support levels near $6/lb, signalling sustained weakness in construction-led…

Learn how MCX circuit breaker limit works in India, what triggers a halt, and what happens to commodity prices when the limit is hit.

19 Aug 2026: NatGas +2.23%, Gold +2.43% lead MCX rally. COMEX Gold extends +4.23% overnight. Overnight watch: US crude inventory & NatGas storage update.

The US Dollar Index extended its recovery from a two-month low and traded above 99.50, signalling renewed strength in the greenback amid shifts in Fed rate expectations and risk sentiment. A stronger dollar raises the…

USD/INR rose to 95.67 INR at 09:24 am IST, marking a +0.22% move from the previous close. The rupee's modest depreciation against the dollar reflects easing foreign inflow sentiment and renewed dollar demand in domestic…

Understand MCX commodity tax treatment income tax India 2026 — CTT rates, capital gains classification, and how futures profits are taxed under Indian law.

MCX evening close 18 Aug 2026: Crude +1.65%, NatGas +1.78% lead; Silver, Gold slide. COMEX fades overnight.

Learn how MCX SPAN margin works in India, why it spikes during volatile markets, and what triggers MCX to revise margin requirements overnight.

Understand MCX delivery vs cash settlement commodity India: how contracts expire, prices are calculated, and what traders must watch at expiry.

MUFG analysis flags upside risk to the Indian rupee from a potential RBI repo rate hold combined with slowing CPI, strengthening the currency against the dollar and repricing rupee-denominated commodity futures lower. A…

US inflation expectations and Fed rate-hold signals have strengthened the US Dollar Index, raising real yields and increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding commodities versus USD-denominated assets. A…

Learn how to read MCX open interest data India traders rely on to gauge market conviction, spot trend exhaustion, and track price direction shifts.

US CPI data released today prompted a stronger US Dollar, reducing the appeal of dollar-denominated commodities and widening the gap between USD strength and commodity valuations. A firmer dollar raises the rupee cost…

XAG/USD is climbing toward $65.40 ahead of US inflation data release, signaling increased safe-haven demand and a potential shift in Fed rate expectations. Rising precious metal prices typically reflect expectations of…

Learn what is MCX basis and how to use it for trading in India — the formula, India-specific drivers, real market episodes, and signals to watch.

Understand what is difference MCX and NCDEX agri commodities India — which exchange lists which contracts, and why it matters for traders.

Understand how does export ban affect agri commodity price india — the exact mechanism, historical episodes, and MCX price signals to monitor.

US nonfarm payrolls declined in the latest month, missing economist expectations and signalling labour market softening as the dollar weakened in response. A weaker US dollar reduces the rupee cost of importing precious…