Bullish Momentum in Commodities Market Last Week, One Commodity Below Resistance Level – Zinc

 Global Commodity Market Wrap-Up

Last week, the metals market displayed strong bullish momentum, with both precious and base metals showing positive trends. Gold slipped 0.90% due to reduced safe-haven demand, while silver rose 1.65%, reflecting growing investor confidence. Base metals also performed well, with copper climbing 2.20%, lead advancing 1.25%, and zinc rising 2.63%, driven by global economic concerns. This mixed performance highlights shifting market sentiment, with ongoing geopolitical tensions and monetary policy uncertainties likely to influence price movements shortly.

Last week, natural gas prices edged up by 0.55%, supported by supply limitations and rising seasonal demand. Crude oil posted a modest increase of 0.37%, amid market uncertainty and changing investor sentiment. U.S. sugar prices climbed 1.85%, moving against the broader downtrend seen in agricultural commodities. These movements highlight persistent supply demand imbalances, with investors adjusting their strategies in response to global economic instability. Both energy and agricultural markets continue to face heightened volatility, suggesting these trends may extend shortly.

Global commodity prices have rebounded from recent support levels, influenced by various global factors. Precious metals continue to hold above key support zones, signalling the potential for a bullish trend if market conditions align. In the energy sector, natural gas remains volatile, fluctuating within a broad price range, while crude oil shows signs of recovery from recent support levels. Agricultural commodities are finding support at the lows, driven by sector-specific challenges. This market environment, marked by both stability and volatility, requires caution. Investors are carefully watching economic and geopolitical developments, weighing risks and opportunities as the commodities landscape evolves.

The upcoming Micro and Macroeconomic events that may impact on market sentiments include an update CB Consumer Confidence, GDP, ISM Manufacturing PMI, Nonfarm Payrolls and Unemployment Rate.

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 generic insights, entry price, target prices, and stop-loss Zinc June Future (LME: CMZNM25) for the next 2-4 weeks duration:

Zinc June Future (LME: CMZNM25)

Price Action and Technical Indicator Analysis:  June Zinc futures are trading below a key horizontal resistance level and a descending trendline, with a bearish candlestick pattern suggesting the potential for further declines. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 41.60 indicates weakening momentum, signalling that the recovery from the support zone may be losing steam. Strong resistance levels on the daily chart, along with the 21-period and 50-period Simple Moving Averages (SMAs), add to the downside pressure. With these technical indicators pointing toward a bearish outlook, zinc futures may face continued downward movement unless the market shows signs of reversing. Traders should keep a close watch on resistance levels.

Now the next crucial support levels appear to be at USD 2500.00 and USD 2450.00, and prices may test these levels in the coming periods (2-4 weeks).

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical indicators analysis, Zinc June Future (LME: CMCUM25) is looking technically well-placed for a ‘Sell’ 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 ‘Sell’ 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 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 Selling 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 April 28, 2025. 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.