Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Gold prices surged 1.31 per cent on a weekly basis as escalating conflict between the US and Iran, along with a surge in crude oil prices, prompted a flight to safe-haven assets.On Friday, MCX gold August futures gained 0.17 per cent while MCX silver September futures advanced 1.33 per cent. Gold futures settled at Rs 1,43,066, while silver futures at Rs 2,22,301 per kg on the commodity exchange.The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,43,781 on Friday from Rs 1,…
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New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded higher on Monday, supported by value buying after the US dollar eased slightly, although elevated crude oil prices kept investors cautious amid expectations of another US Federal Reserve rate hike.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for August delivery rose as much as 0.52 per cent or Rs 743 to hit an intraday high of Rs 1,41,649 per 10 grams at 11:45 am.At the last count, the yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,41,254, up Rs 3…
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded lower on Monday, falling by up to 2 per cent as a stronger US dollar and rising expectations of higher US interest rates outweighed safe-haven demand amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August 5) opened at Rs 1,42,633, down Rs 845 or 0.58 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,43,478.The yellow metal fell as much as 1.33 per cent or Rs 1,921 to an intraday low of Rs 1,41,557 a…
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded lower on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East after the US military launched fresh strikes on Iran.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the August 5 contract opened at Rs 1,45,200 per 10 grams, down Rs 192 from the previous close of Rs 1,45,392.At around 10:35 am, the yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,45,000 per 10 grams, down Rs 392 or 0.27 per cent.During the session so far, MCX gold touched an intr…
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Gold and silver prices extended their losses for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, with both precious metals declining by up to 2 per cent amid weakness in global markets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August 5) opened marginally lower at Rs 1,46,566 per 10 grams, down 0.23 per cent, or Rs 351, from the previous close of Rs 1,46,917.Selling pressure intensified later, with the yellow metal falling Rs 1,255, or 0.85 per cent, to Rs 1,45,662 at ar…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Gold traded flat while silver slipped in early trade on Monday as softer crude oil prices reduced expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August 5) opened at Rs 1,47,135 per 10 grams, down Rs 243 or 0.16 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,47,378.At around 11 am, the yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,47,177 per 10 grams, down Rs 200 or 0.14 per cent. It touched an intraday low of Rs 1,…
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Gold and silver traded mixed in Thursday morning’s session, with gold edging lower on profit booking and silver extending gains for a third straight session amid expectations that the US Federal Reserve may not rush to raise interest rates.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August) opened at Rs 1,43,882 per 10 grams, down Rs 548 or 0.37 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,44,430.At around 10:40 am, the yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,43,797, down Rs …
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Gold and silver prices continued to face selling pressure on Tuesday as investors and traders remained cautious over developments in West Asia and the US interest rate outlook.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August) declined as much as 1.37 per cent or Rs 1,952, to hit an intraday low of Rs 1,40,450 per 10 grams at around 11:50 am.At the last count, the yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,41,124, down over Rs 1,278, or around 1 per cent. It touched an …
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded lower on Monday, with the yellow metal slipping below the Rs 1.44 lakh mark and the white metal hovering near Rs 2.23 lakh amid weak global cues.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August) opened at Rs 1,44,180 per 10 grams, marginally higher than the previous close of Rs 1,44,162. However, selling pressure emerged later.At around 10 am, the yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,43,470, down Rs 692 or 0.48 per cent. So far in th…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Gold and silver showed volatility on Thursday, swinging between gains and losses amid expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes and easing geopolitical tensions.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (August) opened at Rs 1,40,672 per 10 grams, down Rs 598 or 0.42 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,41,270.However, buying interest emerged later in the session, with the yellow metal rising Rs 719 or 0.50 per cent to touch an intraday high of Rs…