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July 13, 2026 11:15 AM

Gold falls nearly 1%, silver slips up to 2% on firm dollar

Gold and silver prices traded lower on Monday as a stronger US dollar and growing expectations of higher US interest rates offset safe-haven demand arising from escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the August 5 contract opened at ₹1,42,633 per 10 grams, down ₹845 or 0.58 per cent from the previous close of ₹1,43,478. During the session, gold fell as much as 1.33 per cent to an intraday low of ₹1,41,557. At ...

July 6, 2026 12:19 PM

Gold steady, silver slips as Fed rate hike expectations ease

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 1,47,032, down Rs 346 o...

May 9, 2026 1:47 PM

Gold surges 1.83 pc this week amid persistent tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Gold prices rose 1.83 per cent during the week over persistent geopolitical uncertainty and volatile crude prices. On Friday, MCX gold June futures gained 0.04 per cent while MCX silver May futures surged 1.34 per cent. Currently gold futures stand at Rs 1,52,589, while silver futures at Rs 2,61,999 per kg. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,51,078 on Friday up from Rs 1,48,357 seen on Monday market opening, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Associa...

May 2, 2026 5:10 PM

Gold dips 0.81 pc this week over waning hopes of Fed rate cuts

Gold prices dipped 0.81 per cent during the week as negotiations between the United States and Iran stalled, denting hopes for near‑term interest‑rate cuts. On Friday, MCX gold June futures gained 0.01 per cent while MCX silver May futures inched up 0.49 per cent. Currently, gold futures stand at Rs 1,51,363, while silver futures stand at Rs 2,47,500 per kg. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,50,263 on Thursday, down from Rs 1,51,495 seen on Monday market opening, according...

April 8, 2026 12:10 PM

Gold, silver surge up to 6 pc despite Trump ceasefire plan

Gold and silver prices on Wednesday traded sharply higher due to safe-haven demand, even after a two-week ceasefire plan was announced by US President Donald Trump. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) jumped as much as Rs 3,688 or 2.45 per cent to an intraday high of Rs 1,53,977 as of 10:52 AM. The yellow metal was trading at Rs 1,53,920, up Rs 3,631 or 2.42 per cent. It touched an intraday low of Rs 1,53,301, a gain of 2 per cent from the previous close. On the other...

March 23, 2026 12:03 PM

Gold, silver plunge up to 6 pc on global weakness

Gold and silver prices in India traded sharply lower on Monday, tracking weakness in global bullion markets amid rising concerns over inflation and potential interest rate hikes following escalating US-Iran tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures dropped steeply at the opening. Gold futures for (April 2) fell as much as 5.59 per cent, or Rs 8,089, to hit an intra-day low of Rs 1,36,403 per 10 grams by 9:40 am, while silver declined 6.63 per cent, or Rs 15,043, to Rs 2,11,7...

March 21, 2026 12:54 PM

Gold drops nearly 6% this week as strong dollar, profit booking weigh on prices

Gold prices declined sharply by 5.89 per cent this week, as investors engaged in sustained profit booking amid a strengthening US dollar and shifting global cues. According to data from the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold fell from Rs 1,56,436 on Monday to Rs 1,47,218 on Friday, reflecting a steep weekly correction. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold April futures edged up 0.23 per cent on Friday to trade at Rs 1,44,825. In contra...

March 19, 2026 12:15 PM

Gold, silver prices slide up to 2 pc as US Fed keeps rates unchanged

Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp fall on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision announced overnight, even as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept bullion in focus. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (April 2) were trading around 1 per cent, or Rs 1,313, lower at Rs 1,51,712, hitting an intraday low at around 10:22 am. Similarly, silver futures (May 5) declined to Rs 2,43,083, down 2 per cent or Rs 5,111. As widely expec...

March 16, 2026 10:09 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower as West Asia tensions, sustained FPI selling dampen sentiment

India’s benchmark equity indices opened marginally lower on Monday amid investor caution over escalating tensions in West Asia and persistent selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). The Sensex fell 148.13 points, or 0.20 per cent, to open at 74,415.79, while the Nifty slipped 35 points, or 0.15 per cent, to 23,116.10 in early trade. Ajay Bagga, banking and market expert, said India is navigating a complex diplomatic environment even as global macroeconomic conditions continue to influ...

February 28, 2026 4:55 PM

Gold, Silver prices likely to surge as Israel–Iran tensions escalate

Gold and silver prices are expected to open sharply higher on Monday as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran drive investors towards safe-haven assets, market experts said on Saturday. The surge in geopolitical uncertainty follows Israel’s “preventive” strikes on Iran, which triggered fears of a broader regional conflict. Analysts said heightened risk sentiment typically pushes investors toward bullion, considered a hedge during periods of instability. “The escalation in the con...