Mixed trend across all commodities

Mumbai, Apr 11 (UNI) Mixed trend was observed across all commodities as gold contracts weakened, while silver contracts showed a mixed trend at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today.

Gold July 2008 contract was down by 0.84 per cent at Rs 11,929 per 10 grams, while Silver November 2008 contract shed 2.37 per cent at Rs 23,405 per kg.

Metal contracts showed some activity. Lead April 2008 contract gained 2.17 per cent at Rs 117.60 per kg, while lead June 2008 contract shed 1.20 per cent at Rs 115.10 per kg. There was no change in tin contracts.

Crude oil contracts weakened with April 2008 contract receding by 0.50 per cent at Rs 4,389 per barrel.

Chana, cardamom, pepper, rubber and jute contracts were up. Chana April 2008 contract was up by 1.37 per cent at Rs 2,584 per quintal and pepper April 2008 contract by 1.03 per cent at Rs 14,700 per quintal. Turmeric, sugarsklp, kapas, menthe oil and potato contracts shrank. Kapaskhali July 2008 contract gained by 1.67 per cent at Rs 425 per 50 kgs.

Silver November 2008 contract fell by 2.37 per cent at Rs 23,405 per quintal, MCX release said.

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