Global Commodity Market Wrap-Up

Last week, the metals market showcased a clear positive trend. Gold displayed resilience with a modest gain of 1.38%, while silver experienced a notable rise of 1.41%. Base metals also performed strongly, with copper increasing by 3.37% and lead surging by 4.34%, though zinc saw a slight decline of -1.05%. Overall, this marked contrast to the prior week’s stability highlights a shift toward more bullish market sentiment.

Last week, natural gas prices rebounded and gained strong momentum, surging by 5.02%, likely due to supply changes or seasonal factors. Crude oil prices also increased by 4.80%, reflecting growing market confidence. In contrast, U.S. sugar prices in the agricultural sector rose significantly by 17.16%, contributing to a positive trend in agricultural commodities amid the varied performance across different sectors.

Global commodities have recently rebounded from their lows, driven by various global factors. Precious metals are holding above support levels, exhibiting a bullish trend. In the energy sector, natural gas shows neutral momentum, while crude oil prices are breaking through key support levels. Conversely, agricultural commodities are experiencing a strong upward trend.

The upcoming Micro and Macroeconomic events that may impact market sentiments include an update on the S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI, CB Consumer Confidence, New Home Sales, US GDP and Core PCE Price Index.

Having understood the global commodities performance over the past week, taking cues from major global economic events, and based on technical analysis, noted below is the recommendation with the generic insights, entry price, target prices, and stop-loss for Natural Gas November Future (NYMEX: NGX24) for the next 2-4 weeks duration:

Natural Gas November Future (NYMEX: NGX24)

Price Action and Technical Indicator Analysis:

In November, natural gas futures displayed a bullish trend, positively impacting the energy prices index. Technically, prices are above a horizontal trend line and forming a bullish candlestick pattern, indicating a potential trend reversal. A solid bottom on daily charts reflects strong support levels. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 60.04 suggests the potential for further gains. Currently, prices are above both the 21-period and 50-period Simple Moving Averages (SMA), reinforcing the support outlook.

Now the next crucial Resistance levels appear to be at USD 3.01 and USD 3.09, and prices may test these levels in the coming sessions (2-4 weeks).

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical indicators analysis, Natural Gas November Future (NYMEX: NGX24) is looking technically well-placed for a ‘Buy’ rating. Investment decisions should be made depending on an individual’s appetite for downside potential, risks, and any previous holdings. This recommendation is purely based on technical analysis, and fundamental analysis has not been considered in this report. Technical summary of the ‘Buy’ recommendation is as follows:

Upcoming Major Global Economic Events

Market events occur on a day-to-day basis depending on the frequency of the data and generally include an update on employment, inflation, GDP, WASDE report, consumer sentiments, etc. Noted below are the upcoming week's major global economic events that could impact the commodities prices:

Futures Contract Specifications

Disclaimers

Related Risks: Based on the technical analysis, the risks are defined as per risk-reward ratio (~0.80:1.00), however, returns are generated within a 2-4 weeks’ time frame. This may be looked at by Individuals with sufficient risk appetite looking for returns within short investment duration. The investment recommendations provided in this report are solely based on technical parameters, and the fundamental performance of the commodities has not been considered in the decision-making process. Other factors which could impact commodity prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risk, currency risks, and social and political instability risks etc.

Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Note 2: Individuals can consider exiting from the commodity if the Target Price mentioned as per the Technical Analysis has been achieved and subject to the factors discussed above.

Note 3: How to Read the Charts?

The Green colour line reflects the 21-period moving average while the red line indicates the 50- period moving average. SMA helps to identify existing price trend. If the prices are trading above the 21-period and 50-period moving average, then it shows prices are currently trading in a bullish trend.

The Black colour line in the chart’s lower segment reflects the Relative Strength Index (14-Period) which indicates price momentum and signals momentum in trend. A reading of 70 or above suggests overbought status while a reading of 30 or below suggests an oversold status.

The Blue colour bars in the chart’s lower segment show the volume of the commodity. Commodity with high volumes is more liquid compared to the lesser ones. Liquidity in commodity helps in easier and faster execution of the order. 

The Orange colour lines are the trend lines drawn by connecting two or more price points and used for trend identification purposes. The trend line also acts as a line of support and resistance.

Technical Indicators Defined: -

Support: A level at which the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the stock and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the stock.

Resistance: A level at which the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the stock and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the stock.

Stop-loss: It is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavourable movement in the stock prices.

Risk Reward Ratio: The risk reward ratio is the difference between an entry point to a stop loss and profit level. This report is based on ~80% Stop Loss of the Target 1 from the entry point.

The reference date for all price data, volumes, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is September 23, 2024 (Chicago, IL, USA 01:00 AM (GMT-5). The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

Note: Trading decisions require a thorough analysis by individuals. Technical reports, in general, chart out metrics that may be assessed by individuals before any commodity evaluation. The above are illustrative analytical factors used for evaluating the commodity; other parameters can be looked at along with additional risks per se.