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Bullishness temporary as fundamentals remain weak

Market Review  (April 17th 2013 to May 2nd, 2013)     Gold has recovered by nearly 5 percent or $ 80.20 per troy ounce in the fortnight to close at $ 1467.60 after testing a low of $ 1321.5 per troy ou

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Signs of a fundamental shift away from the precious metal

Market Review  (April 3rd 2013 to April 16th, 2013)     Gold was hammered heavily in the fortnight as a massive sell off was triggered once the metal broke under $1500 per ounce levels. The counter los

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Yellow metal likely to consolidate in recent range

Market Review  (Mar 3rd 2013 to Mar 16th, 2013)   Gold traded above $1590 an ounce and headed for a fortnightly gain as the dollar’s drop which enhanced demand on the metal as an alternative investment

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Probable termination of QE may put pressure on yellow metal-Gold prices dropped to their lowest since July, 2012 in the fortnight after the Federal Reserve

Market Review   (Feb 18th 2013 to Mar 02nd, 2013)   Gold prices dropped to their lowest since July, 2012 in the fortnight after the Federal Reserve meeting minutes stoked fears that policymakers could drawdo

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Gold & Silver-Gold traded down in the last two weeks with consistent selling pressure on account

Some selling pressure could be seen in short term   Market Review  (Feb 6th 2013 to Feb 16th, 2013) Gold traded down in the last two weeks with consistent selling pressure on account of profit booking and c

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Indian gold demand to face a difficult year ahead

Market Review  (Jan 21st 2013 to Feb 05th, 2013)   Gold prices slipped in the fortnight as sharp rise in the US dollar stole away metal's appeal as a safe haven asset. At COMEX Gold Apr contract lost by USD

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Gold: Gold prices to recover to retain a pronounced bullish posture

Market Review (Dec 21st 2012 to Jan 05th, 2013) Gold traded higher in the fortnight after rebounding from its seven weekly losses as the low price of $1626 an ounce encouraged investors to buy on expectations the

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Gold: Yellow metal has potential to regain upward momentum

Market Review (Dec 06th to Dec 20th, 2012) Gold was mired near a four-month low in the fortnight and set for its steepest loss since June as investors were discouraged by a weaker Euro and stalled US budget talks.

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Crude oil:Oil demand outlook hinges on outcome of US budget talks

(Nov 21st to Dec 05th, 2012) Crude oil prices were little changed in the fortnight as investors looked forward to a policy decision by the European Central Bank, while uncertain US fiscal deficit negotiations also kep

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Cotton:Global cotton production to decline due to lower prices

(Nov 21st to Dec 05th, 2012) During the first half of fortnight, international cotton market fluctuated in narrow ranges. In the second half cotton market improved moderately. There is a decline in international cotto

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Gold:Gold facing downside pressure on worries over fiscal cliff

(Nov 21st to Dec 05th, 2012) Gold slid more than 2% in fortnight, breaking below $1700 an ounce for the first time in a month due to some technical selling pressure and long liquidation amid key ‘outside markets

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Gold:Gold stuck in a trading range of $1700-1750; outlook positive

Gold witnessed a good recovery after testing two month lows of $1685 per ounce in the fortnight and settled at $ 1728 an ounce. The metal rallied after Barack Obama managed to win the US Presidency for a second time and

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Cotton:Cotton to get support if China continues procurement plan

International cotton price was slightly supported by Chinese government procurement program of previous year which is still in place this year. The benchmarks of cotton Dec contract on ICE futures US gained by 2.35 cents

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Crude : Mideast conflict, ease of worries over fiscal cliff in US jack up oil price

Crude oil prices added nearly 1% in the fortnight. The prices had tested their four-month lows under $85 per barrel but witnessed a persistent buying support thereafter albeit the gains have been very thin. Crude oil

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Cotton:Cotton prices may remain steady to firm

The international cotton prices climbed during this fortnight as improving economic news from the US and China. In India there was an aggressive buying by exporters, expecting a good demand from China, the world's larges

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Gold: Price likely to move up in medium to long term

Market Review (July 21th to Aug 05th, 2012) Gold surged impressively in the fortnight by breaking above $1600 per ounce levels and maintaining a broad upward movement after testing a nearly two week low of $1564 per o

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Crude:Uncertainties in West, rise in supply keep oil price subdued

Market Review  (July 21th to Aug 05th, 2012) The crude oil witnessed plenty of bargain hunting as the prices tumbled under $87 per barrel levels before settling back at $91.41 per barrel amid eurozone debt worries

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Cotton: output in India expected to drop on weak monsoon

Market Review (July 21th to Aug 05th, 2012) The international cotton prices rose during the fortnight as fears about a drought in India. However, the world’s largest cotton merchant China will continue to stockpil

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Gold: Could come under pressure in short term

Market Review (July 06th to July 20th, 2012) Gold slipped near $1580 per ounce in the fortnight as the strength in the US dollar affected the sentiments for the yellow metal and persistent weakness in the global equit

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Crude:Tension between Iran and the West to support crude oil

Market Review (July 06th to July 20th, 2012) Crude oil prices jumped to a 2-month high amid concerns over the situation in the Middle East is threatening crude oil and it revived oil disruption fears.CME Crude Aug mon

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Cotton: Prices in India expected to remain firm in next few months

 Market Review (July 06th to July 20th, 2012) The international cotton prices climbed during the fortnight as fibers continued to get a fillip from the soaring grains market and early tentative supply fears emerg

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Crude Oil:A sharp rebound may be on the cards due to stimulus package

Market Review (June 21st to July 05th, 2012) Crude oil rebounded from eight month low in the fortnight on a draft that Iran may close the Strait of Hormuz against EU ships and sanctions supporters, which might end the s

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Gold: It will continue to thrive on global financial woes

Market Review (June 21st to July 05th, 2012) Gold traded lower in the fortnight amid profit-taking. It reversed earlier gains stemming from talk that the Federal Reserve and other central banks stand poised to stimulate

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Cotton: Prices may remain range bound in near term

Market Review (June 21st to July 05th, 2012) The international cotton prices  fell during the fortnight due to a firmer dollar and sour tone to commodity markets depressed fiber contracts keeping cotton on the de

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Gold: In bullish mode on back of weak US economy

Market Review(Apr 21st to May 05th, 2012) Gold slipped in the fortnight on concerns regarding global growth and the heightening risks posed from the European debt crisis. At COMEX Gold Jun contract lost by USD 1.30/To

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Crude Oil: Remain under pressure due to fragile global recovery

Market Review (Apr 21st to May 05th, 2012) Crude Oil fell to the lowest level in more than four months after breaking the psychological $100 areas and ended below it, down nearly 5.0% in the fortnight.CME Crude June m

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Cotton: Prices may remain firm in coming days on back of export

Market Review (Apr 21st to May 05th, 2012) The International cotton prices fell in the fortnight due to speculative selling spurred by weaker outside markets and a firmer dollar. While the Indian government announced

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Gold: Outlook positive due to its global appeal & value in hedging

Market Review  (Apr 06 to Apr 20, 2012)   Gold Prices continued to hover near $1660 per ounce in line with where they have spent most of the last month and settled at $1642.90 per ounce in the fortnight. At C

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Oil:Outcome of talks with Iran to decide crude price direction

Market Review (Apr 06 to Apr 20, 2012)   Oil prices remained firm in the fortnight despite a softer inventory report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). CME Crude June month contract gained by $1.16/BBL to

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Cotton: Prices in domestic market may remain low

Market Review (Apr 06 to Apr 20, 2012)   The International cotton prices rose this fortnight due to US export sales jumped and an improving job market bolstered prospects for textile demand. The benchmarks May con

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Gold: Prospects look vulnerable in the near term

Market Review (Mar 21 to Apr 5, 2012) Gold slumped sharply in the fortnight extending its losses to two and half month lows as US dollar gained and the world equities eased. The yellow metal tumbled to $1613 per ou

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Oil:Release of strategic reserves is further negative for oil prices

Market Review (Mar 21 to Apr 5, 2012) Crude oil prices extended its fall in the fortnight as the US dollar continued to appreciate post the latest FOMC minutes released hinted further that any additional quantitati

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Cotton: Prices likely to remain down in coming days

Market Review (Mar 21 to Apr 5, 2012)   The International cotton prices rose during fortnight due to buying by the traders but the market remained in a narrow band. The benchmarks May contract on ICE futures U. S.

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Crude Oil: Crude may show downside trend if tension decreases

Market Review (Feb 21 to Mar 5, 2012) Oil prices rallied and traded with great volatility in the fortnight, boosted by a report that a pipeline in Saudi Arabia exploded and escalated tensions over Iran. MCX near month c

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Gold:Monetary policy by central banks will be positive for gold

Market Review  (Feb 21 to Mar 5, 2012) Gold tumbled in the fortnight following Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke downplaying the possibility of QE3. The benchmark Comex gold contract lost more than $100 to touch a 1-mont

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Cotton: Cotton prices may remain steady due to global oversupply

Market Review  (Feb 6 to Feb 20, 2012) The international cotton prices tumbled in the fortnight due to higher beginning stocks and production estimates. The benchmarks March contract on ICE futures US lower 5.00

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Gold: Gold may extend the gains if it holds $1700 per ounce level

Market Review (Feb 6 to Feb 20, 2012) Gold remained consolidated within a range of $1700 and $1750 in the fortnight. Renewed tensions in the eurozone amid delay of the Greek bailout plan failed to drive demand for gol

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Crude Oil: Crude prices may firm up due to tension between West and Iran

Market Review     (Feb 6 to Feb 20, 2012) Crude oil jumped to a 9-month high of $105.80/barrel before ending at $105.03/barrel in the fortnight. The prompt month contract gained by $6.80 during the

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Crude Oil: Stuck in a range of 97-99 dollar, crude eyes developments in Iran

Market Review (Jan 21 to Feb 5, 2012)   Crude oil weakened following report of both crude oil and gasoline stockpiles climbed more than anticipated. Further pressure came from stronger US dollar.CME Crude Mar mo

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Gold & Silver: US Fed’s move will determine the fate of yellow metal

Market Review (Jan 21 to Feb 5, 2012) The precious metal complex glittered in the fortnight. US Fed announced to keep interest rates at exceptionally low levels until late 2014 and indication of further monetary easin

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Cotton: Slowdown in global economy to impact cotton demand

Market Review (Jan 21 to Feb 5, 2012) The international cotton prices eased this fortnight as Greece's unresolved debt restructuring knocked the euro from a six-week high against

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Crude Oil: It may witness high volatility

Crude oil futures slipped from six-week highs near $103 per barrel as tentative moves in global equities and strong undertone in US dollar undercut the worries triggered by Iran's nuclear enrichment program. Prices close

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Gold & Silver: Looking for a fresh trigger

Gold surged to nearly two-month highs above $1660 per ounce amid steady upside into the world equities. Chinese GDP data and a drop in the French borrowing costs boosted the sentiments. At COMEX Gold Feb contract gaine

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Gold & Silver: China, Iran and Eurozone hold the key to gold movement

Market Review  (21st Dec 2011 to 05th Jan 2012) Gold prices ended with slight gains in the fortnight after being tested by recovering US sentiments and falling ETF fund holdings. A power packed performance from

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Crude Oil: Sanction on Iran and supply from Saudi Arabia hold the key

Market Review  (21st Dec 2011 to 05th Jan 2012) Crude oil prices traded above $ 103 a barrel in the fortnight, the highest level since early May 2011 as Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz. This is viewe

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Cotton: Cotton prices may remain steady in short term

Market Review  (21st Dec 2011 to 05th Jan 2012) The international cotton prices climbed during this fortnight as buying in a heavily beaten down market and in anticipation that lower prices would lead to lower c

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GOLD & SILVER : Gold may trade with negative bias in short term

Market Review (06th Dec 2011 to 20th Dec 2011) Gold slipped to its lowest levels in three months amid a very quick sell off as the prices tumbled under $1600 per ounce levels, tracking the weakness in equities and the

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Crude Oil : Equity and currency market trends hold the key

Market Review  (06th Dec 2011 to 20th Dec 2011) Crude oil tumbled to levels near $93 per barrel, extending its downward break after falling under $100 per barrel on demand worries and the strength in the US doll

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Cotton: Prices may remain under pressure as arrivals may pick up

Market Review  (06th Dec 2011 to 20th Dec 2011) The international cotton prices tumbled during this fortnight as mill demand remains weak. The slowdown in domestic consumption coupled with reduced international

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GOLD & SILVER - Uptrend to resume as global outlook remains uncertain

Market Review (21st Oct 2011 to 05th Nov 2011) Gold managed to break out of the $1700/oz in the fortnight with the biggest fortnightly gain since 2009. The rally was supported by weakness in US dollar, rally in commod

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EDIBLE OIL - Likely to remain weak due to increasing domestic arrivals

Market Review  (21th Oct 2011 to 05th Nov 2011) Refined soya oil prices remained range bound in the domestic market tracking the firm global cues amid reduced arrivals in the spot market. Refined soya oil Spot m

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COTTON - Market to see downward trend after the arrival starts

Market Review  (21th Oct 2011 to 05th Nov 2011) The international cotton prices climbed on fortnight on the news of adverse crop conditions in the US and speculation that top consumer China would ease monetary p

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GOLD & SILVER - Yellow metal likely to remain range bound in near term

Market Review (06th Oct 2011 to 20th Oct 2011) Gold moved lower in the fortnight, as European leaders prepared for a weekend summit on 23rd Oct to debate strengthening the regional debt rescue fund and the precious me

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COTTON - Prices may continue to move sideways going ahead

Market Review (06th Oct 2011 to 20th Oct 2011) The international cotton prices tumbled on fortnight as weak demand caused by uncertainty over global economies. India's cotton prices are likely to decline in the week d

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EDIBLE OIL - Fundamentals still bearish on rising supply pressure

Market Review (06th Oct 2011 to 20th Oct 2011) Refined soya oil gained sharply during the fortnight on strong global cues and reports of lower imports. The US soybean rallied to near three-week high, fueled by optimis

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Gold & Silver - Retail demand could surge after the recent drastic fall

Market Review  (21st Sep 2011 to 05th Oct 2011) Gold recorded losses for a 4th consecutive week  driven by CME's margin hike, strength in the US dollar and liquidation of long positions to cover losses in ri

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Cotton - Tight supply to support prices until larger arrival

Market Review (21st Sep 2011 to 05th Oct 2011) The world stocks dropped and the euro slid to an 8-1/2 month low versus the dollar due to growing fears of a Greek default. The falls in cotton prices have often run into

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Edible Oil -Boost in arrivals to keep prices under pressure

Market Review  (21th Sep 2011 to 05th Oct 2011) Refined Soya oil prices were on loosing spree during last fortnight both at Indian markets as well as in the international markets. Uncertain global economic situa

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GOLD & SILVER - Yellow metal may rebound if momentum in dollar weakens

Market Review  (06th Sep 2011 to 20th Sep 2011) Gold prices slipped below $1800/oz this Fortnight as the dollar's strength and recovering equity markets have weighed upon prices. The yellow metal crashed heavily

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Edible Oil - Price correction likely to continue in near term

Market Review  (06th Sep 2011 to 20th Sep 2011) Refined Soya oil prices bounced back from the previous losses lead by short covering tracking the recovery in the global oilseeds market and strong meal export dem

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Cotton - Prices to remain down due to lower demand scenario

Market Review (06th Sep 2011 to 20th Sep 2011) The possible mill buying pruned losses in fiber contracts with economic fears hanging like a cloud over the market. The market turned its attention to the USAD's weekly e

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GOLD & SILVER - Gold to continue its upward journey amid uncertainties

Market Review (21st Aug 2011 to 5th Sep 2011) The yellow metal kept the traditional September effect belief alive this year as well with an ounce of Gold on the jumped hit a high of $1915.00 up nearly $50 in the fortn

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Edible Oil -Expected to remain weak in medium term on good crop

Market Review (21st Aug 2011 to 5th Sep 2011) The Refined soya oil prices traded sideways during the period and ended marginally higher due to crop worries and outside market support as many commodities gained. MCX ne

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Cotton - Undertone continues bearish in near term

Market Review (21st Aug 2011 to 5th Sep 2011) The cotton at ICE traded choppy and closed a little higher this fortnight. US cotton weather condition overall remains a supportive factor. Adverse weather in parts of A

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Gold & Silver -Gold making new highs amid rising fear of correction

Market Review (06th Aug to 20th Aug 2011) Gold continued to move up extending the gains recorded in the past fortnight. It is now at a new historic record at $1878.80 per ounce as demand for safe haven surged. The yel

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Edible Oil- Arrival of new crop and global bearish cues to weaken prices

Market Review (06th Aug to 20th Aug 2011) Refined soya oil prices fell extending recent declines in the last fortnight on global economic jitters and favorable weather for developing US soy crops.  Domestic marke

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Cotton- Lesser demand from yarn makers may cap the gain

Market Review (06th Aug to 20th Aug 2011) The international cotton prices climbed this fortnight as unusually heavy rain devastated crops in Pakistan the fourth largest grower. The Global cotton prices negated global

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Cotton- Removal of restrictions to boost positive outlook

Market Review (21st July to 5th Aug 2011) The international cotton prices remain subdued this fortnight as demand-supply balance was still unclear in many regions. Prices fell marginally in the USA due to bearish factor

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Edible Oil- To trade with downward bias on weak sentiments

Market Review (21st July to 5th Aug 2011) Refined soya oil prices witnessed a decline in the fortnight on weak global cues towards the weekend. The sentiments in the market have turned negative on global economic concer

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GOLD & SILVER- The yellow metal may extend the upside journey further

Market Review (21st July 2011 to 5th Aug 2011) Commodity price movements continue to be directed by macroeconomic concerns in the near-term. Gold jumped to a new record high of $1683.5, intensifying concerns over globa

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Gold & Silver - Unresolved problems in Europe and US to boost gold

Market Review (6th July 2011 to 20th July 2011) Gold surfed the wave of macroeconomic woes to set a new all - time high around $1610.70 in the fortnight. Gold advanced for the second consecutive week due to economic w

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Edible Oil -Bulls are favourite amid good export demand

Market Review (6th July 2011 to 20th July 2011) Refined soya oil prices witnessed immense uptrend during the fortnight lead by strong global markets. Prices tracked the higher crude oil prices an

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Cotton -Arrivals pick up, downtrend to continue

Market Review (6th July 2011 to 20th July 2011) The international cotton prices tumbled this fortnight on the increase in World cotton stocks. Heavy rains brought some relief to drought-stricken US cotton growing regi

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