Crude gained as Wall Street lent support with some robust quarterly reports that raised hopes for oil demand going forward. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency said China has become the world's biggest energy user, surpassing the US last year. China consumed 2.25 billion tons of oil equivalent last year, about 4% more than the US. Now support for the crude is seen at 3533 and below could see a test of 3498. Resistance is now likely to be seen at 3630, a move above could see prices testing 3692.
Silver fell leading the precious metals lower on a lack of interest in refuge assets amid stabilizing markets elsewhere. Traders were also likely cashing out of silver to make a profit, as the metal remains within striking distance of recent highs. Silver opened at 28739, before achieving a high of 28829. The commodity was later impaired, triggering latent stops, to a low 28486 after stalking gold lower. The metal mobilized a close of 28573, taking a cue from recuperating base metals. Now support for the silver is seen at 28430 and below could see a test of 28286. Resistance is now likely to be seen at 28773, a move above could see prices testing 28972.
Gold fell as stability in other markets reduced the demand for an alternative asset.
New Delhi, July 20 : Low-budget satire "Tere Bin Laden" that released Friday, grossed over Rs 500 million in its opening weekend and gave tough competition to the Sanjay Dutt-Bipasha Basu starrer "Lamhaa" and first time director Vikramaditya Motwane's "Udaan" that also released on the same day.
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