MUMBAI, 25 FEBRUARY: Bullions and Oil prices came under selling pressure after Iranian deputy foreign minister Ravanchi said that his country is ready to take any necessary step to reach a deal with US. Meanwhile, the US Senator Ted Cruz also said that it is likely that we will see limited strikes within days, and we will not see ground forces on the ground. Comex Gold prices slipped to hit a low of 5093$/oz whereas Silver prices slipped to 84.98$/oz. WTI Oil prices slipped to 65.55$/bbl but prices continue to hold on to its recent gains. Markets will await further clarity as both the sides are likely to enter another round of talks.

COMMODITIES

GOLD SPOT: $5185.8 (+0.9%)
SILVER SPOT: $89.43 (+2.6%)
WTI OIL: $66.26 (+0.2%)
US Nat. gas:$2.84 (+0.2%)
US Copper:$6.00 (+1.0%)

Currencies offshore

US DOLLAR:97.75
USDINR: 90.85
EURINR: 107.10
GBPINR: 122.77

Markets will react to comments from Trump when he addresses the US congress. Comments on the US economy, interest rates and geopolitics will be crucial.

Economic data & events:

3:30PMUS Final Core CPI y/y (F: 2.2% P: 2.2%)
3:30PM US Final CPI y/y (F: 1.7% P: 1.7%)
9:00PMUS Crude Oil Inventories (F: 1.8M P: -9.0M)
8:00PM US FOMC Member Barkin Speaks