Commodity and Currency Market Update – August 1, 2025

Crude Oil:Crude prices posted modest gains this week, closing at $69.67 on August 1, 2025, up 1.80% from last week’s close of $68.44. On a monthly basis, crude rose 3.81%, while the quarterly performance reflects a stronger 12.14% increase. However, the commodity remains down 12.39% year-on-year, highlighting lingering weakness since its 52-week high of $82.30 recorded on August 12, 2024. The current level remains well above the yearly low of $58.95 seen on May 4, 2025.USD/INR:The Indian Rupee weakened marginally, with USD/INR closing at 87.24, a 0.86% gain for the US dollar this week. The currency pair also advanced 1.88% over the month and 3.13% on a quarterly basis. Over the past year, USD/INR is up 4.22%, indicating steady dollar strength. The 52-week low of ₹83.48 was seen on September 22, 2024, while the high of ₹87.69 was touched recently on July 30, 2025.Natural Gas:Natural gas prices edged lower to $3.08, down 0.96% weekly, marking a sharp 9.68% drop over the month and 10.20% over the quarter. Despite this short-term correction, the commodity has surged 57.14% year-on-year, recovering strongly from a yearly low of $1.93 on August 28, 2024. However, it remains significantly below the 52-week high of $4.49 registered on March 10, 2025.Conclusion:The energy market shows a mixed trend: while crude prices are stabilizing after recent losses, natural gas is undergoing a short-term pullback despite strong yearly gains. Meanwhile, the Indian Rupee continues to depreciate against the US Dollar, with USD/INR trading near record highs. These movements signal ongoing global market recalibrations amid macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts.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.