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Commodity Corner: Base metals under pressure on strong US dollar
May 16, 2018 12:23 AM

Commodity Corner by Manisha Gupta guides you through the most important trades in commodities, takes a first-hand look at how these markets are moving and what is at stake for investors.

There is strength in US dollar which is weighing across the commodities. Hence, crude, base metal prices and gold seem to be under pressure because of the strength in US dollar.

First Published:May 16, 2018 9:23 AM IST

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