ICE Jan Brent crude oil delivery up +49 cents to $86.07 a barrel on Ireland bailout agreement. MARKETWATCH

SFE 3-month zinc futures up +1.54% at 17500 yuan a tonne due to short covering. REUTERS

SFE 3-month copper delivery up +1% at 62,310 yuan a tonne on tight supply supports. REUTERS

Rupee strengthened +8 paise to Rs 45.76 against the USD due to firm stock markets. THEHINDUBUSINESSLINE

NCDEX Dec turmeric contract surge +3.32% to Rs 16,300 per quintal on firm spot demand. BUSINESS STANDARD

NCDEX Dec pepper contract up +1.08% to Rs 22,980 per quintal on strong fundamentals. BUSINESS STANDARD