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MCX Crude gains 3%, challenges important 50 EMA resistance; check today’s trade setup

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3 min read | Updated on June 02, 2025, 19:39 IST

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SUMMARY

MCX Crude oil prices started the Monday session on a positive note and are currently testing the crucial resistance zone of the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA). A close above this zone will signal a change in the momentum as the broader structure of the crude still remains range-bound between ₹5,500 and ₹4,800.

Silver prices extended the consolidation for the second week in a row and is currently trading within the range of the previous two weeks. | Image: Shutterstock

Silver prices extended the consolidation for the second week in a row and is currently trading within the range of the previous two weeks. | Image: Shutterstock

Market recap (as of 7:00 pm)

  • Gold 5 August Futures: ₹97,778/ 10 gram (▲ 1.9%)
  • Silver 4 July Futures: ₹99,933/ 1 kg (▲ 3.0%)
  • Crude Oil 18 June Futures: ₹5,371/ 1BBL (▲ 3.2%)
Gold: The yellow metal traded higher on Monday, with gold June Futures trading at $3,398 per ounce, up 2.5%. Gold prices are on the rise amid increased safe haven appeal of the bullion with the new tariff threat from the US President Donald Trump and an escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war. Meanwhile, Silver also traded higher, up 3.9% at $34.3 per ounce in the futures market.
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Crude oil: International crude oil futures traded higher today, with Brent Futures trading around $64.6, up 2.9%, while WTI Crude traded 2.9% higher, around $62.6. Oil prices are trading higher on firm demand and intensified trade tensions, announcing US President Donald Trump would double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and accusing China of violating a prior agreement to ease tariffs. Moreover, Ukraine's dramatic drone strikes on Russia supported crude oil prices’ up-move.

Technical View

Gold prices rebounded from the crucial support zone of ₹94,200 and its 21-day exponential moving average and is currently trading above previous week’s high. It is forming a bullish candle on the daily chart with immediate support around ₹94,200. Unless the Gold slips below this zone on a closing basis, the trend may remain bullish.

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Silver prices extended the consolidation for the second week in a row and is currently trading within the range of the previous two weeks. The short-term trend of the silver remains range-bound with immediate resistance around ₹99,350 and support around ₹93,800. A break above or below these zones on a closing basis will provide further directional clues.

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Oil prices jumped towards its crucial resistance zone of the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA) and is forming a bullish candle on the daily chart. However, the broader structure of the crude remains range-bound with immediate resistance around ₹5,500 zone. A close above this zone will signal change in the short-term trend.

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