PolyMart Weekly Raw Material & Currency Insights

The week ending 26 October 2025 saw sharp volatility across energy and currency markets. Crude oil prices rebounded strongly, closing at 65.63, marking a 7.08% weekly gain after consecutive losses in previous months. Despite this short-term recovery, crude remains 13.22% lower year-on-year, with its annual high of 82.03 recorded on 15 January and a low of 58.95 on 4 May. The USD-INR pair remained largely stable, closing at 87.83, slightly down from the previous week’s 88.00. The currency pair registered a 0.19% weekly gain but continues to hover within a narrow range, showing mild depreciation of 4.48% over the past year. Its yearly high and low were recorded at 84.05 and 88.86, respectively. Natural gas stood out as the week’s top mover, soaring nearly 28% to close at 4.03. The commodity’s momentum extended over the quarter, with a 29.58% gain, and it has now risen a striking 57.42% year-on-year. Its annual low was 2.30 on 29 October 2024, while the high of 4.49 was seen earlier on 10 March 2025. Overall, the week highlighted a strong rebound in energy prices, particularly in natural gas, while crude oil staged a moderate recovery amid global demand uncertainties.Disclaimer: PolyMart does not offer guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided on its platform. Users are advised to independently verify any data before relying on it for decision-making purposes.