Bullion: Gold futures rose on Wednesday as traders bet that stronger Chinese economic data would lift demand in the world's No. 2 consumer of the metal. The most actively traded contract, for June delivery, was recently up USD 18, or 1.2 percent, at USD 1,466.80 a troy ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. Gold futures on MCX rose tracking the COMEX, but the rise was limited due to continuous outflow from exchange-traded funds.
Energy: U.S. crude inventories rose less than expected in the week ended May 3, according to data released Wednesday by the Energy Information Administration unit of the U.S. Department of Energy. Crude oil stockpiles rose 230,000 barrels to 395.5 million barrels, compared with an average survey estimate of a rise of 1.7 million barrels.
Metals: Copper futures rose Wednesday as traders bet that a Chinese trade surplus pointed to higher metals demand from the world's largest consumer. The most actively traded copper contract, for July delivery, recently traded up 7.9 cents, or 2.4 percent, at USD 3.3815 a pound on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. Futures traded as high as USD 3.39 a pound, the highest intraday price since April 12.
China swung back to a trade surplus in April, easing concerns that its exportfueled economy was slowing. Exports exceeded imports by USD 18.2 billion, data released Wednesday showed, higher than an expected USD 15.6 billion, with growth in both exports and imports exceeding forecasts.
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MCX Gold June futures contract is looking sideways on chart, day traders can sell on rise Major support is seen in range of Rs 26820, Rs 26700 and Rs 26540. While important resistance is seen near Rs 27150, Rs 27300 and Rs 27450.
Recommendation - Day traders can Sell at Rs 27150, Target Rs 26950 & Rs 26850 SL above Rs 27320
MCX Silver May futures futures contract is looking weak on chart, day traders can sell on rise Major support is seen in range of Rs 44300, Rs 43600 and Rs 43300. While important resistance is seen near Rs 45200, Rs 45650 and Rs 46300.
Recommendation - Day traders can sell below Rs 44300 Target Rs 43600 & Rs 43300 SL above Rs 44800.
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