In the latest trading session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices have declined to ₹159,040.00, marking a decrease of 0.35% from the opening level of ₹159,498.00. Silver also experienced a downward movement, currently priced at ₹273,201.00, a 0.61% drop from its opening value of ₹273,800.00. Meanwhile, crude oil has shown a positive trend, rising by 1.03% to reach ₹9,438.00, making it the most significant mover among the commodities.
Precious metals
Gold’s trading session has been marked by fluctuations, with an early low of ₹158,816.00 and a high of ₹159,498.00. The trajectory showed a peak at ₹159,420.00 before settling lower. The gold mini contract also saw a slight decline, opening at ₹158,390.00 and currently trading at ₹158,557.00, reflecting a 0.28% decrease. Silver’s trading range has been between ₹272,016.00 and ₹275,225.00, indicating volatility in the precious metals market.
Energy commodities
Crude oil has demonstrated resilience, opening at ₹9,415.00 and climbing to a high of ₹9,490.00, with a low of ₹9,330.00. The current price of ₹9,438.00 represents a 1.03% increase, highlighting strong demand. Natural gas, however, has decreased by 0.55%, with its current price at ₹288.50, down from an opening of ₹292.20. The trading range for natural gas has been between ₹287.70 and ₹295.50.
Base metals
In the base metals sector, copper has seen a modest increase of 0.49%, currently priced at ₹1,351.65, up from an opening of ₹1,346.90. Aluminium has also gained, trading at ₹388.15, a 0.36% rise from its opening level of ₹386.05. Zinc has shown a positive trend, with a 0.65% increase, currently at ₹369.85, after opening at ₹369.45.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,498.00 | 159,498.00 | 158,816.00 | 159,040.00 | -0.35% |
| Silver | 273,800.00 | 275,225.00 | 272,016.00 | 273,201.00 | -0.61% |
| Crude Oil | 9,415.00 | 9,490.00 | 9,330.00 | 9,438.00 | +1.03% |
| Zinc | 369.45 | 372.60 | 366.10 | 369.85 | +0.65% |
| Natural Gas | 292.20 | 295.50 | 287.70 | 288.50 | -0.55% |
| Copper | 1,346.90 | 1,354.05 | 1,345.55 | 1,351.65 | +0.49% |
| Aluminium | 386.05 | 390.90 | 383.50 | 388.15 | +0.36% |
| Gold Mini | 158,390.00 | 158,944.00 | 158,200.00 | 158,557.00 | -0.28% |
Outlook
The commodities market is currently influenced by various factors, including fluctuations in the US dollar, which impacts gold and silver prices. Investors are advised to monitor these cues closely, as they can significantly affect market dynamics. The energy sector, particularly crude oil, remains robust, while base metals show mixed trends. Continued observation of global economic indicators will be crucial for future market assessments.
Data as on May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM IST.
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