July 21, 2026 1:19 PM

Gold, silver prices jump as safe-haven demand rises amid Middle East tensions

Gold and silver prices traded higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in global bullion markets as easing crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boosted demand for safe-haven assets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for August delivery climbed as much as 1.03 per cent or Rs 1,460 to touch an intraday high of Rs 1,42,848 per 10 grams at around 11:20 am. Meanwhile, silver futures for September delivery rose 1.54 per cent or Rs 3,380 to an intraday hi...

July 7, 2026 1:15 PM

Gold, silver prices fall up to 2 per cent on weak global cues

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 around 12 pm. During...

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...

July 2, 2026 12:24 PM

Gold, silver trade mixed amid hopes Fed may hold interest rates

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 633 or 0.44 per ce...

June 25, 2026 12:28 PM

Gold, silver witness volatile trade amid Fed rate concerns

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 1,41,989 as of 11:...

May 18, 2026 12:07 PM

Gold, silver trade volatile amid rising West Asia tensions and US bond yields

Gold and silver showed volatility on Monday amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which typically support safe-haven demand, and a sharp rise in US Treasury yields. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) gold futures (June 5) were trading at Rs 1,58,697 per 10 grams around 11 am, up Rs 150 or 0.09 per cent. The yellow metal touched an intraday high of Rs 1,58,884, rising Rs 337 or 0.21 per cent, while the day’s low stood at Rs 1,57,547, down Rs 1,000 or 0.63 per cent. On the other ...

May 15, 2026 1:35 PM

Gold, silver tumble up to 4 per cent amid stronger dollar, rising crude prices

Gold and silver prices traded sharply lower on Friday, with both precious metals declining in domestic trade by up to 4 per cent amid strength in the dollar index. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for June 5 fell as much as 1.52 per cent or Rs 2,478 to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,59,500 as of 10:45 am. Meanwhile, silver futures for July 3 came under heavier pressure, plunging 4.12 per cent or Rs 12,000 to Rs 2,79,102. At the last count, the yellow metal was trading at Rs ...

May 8, 2026 2:33 PM

Gold, silver rally up to 1 per cent as West Asia tensions escalate

Gold and silver prices traded higher on Friday amid renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, with precious metals surging up to 1 per cent. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) opened at Rs 1,52,672 per 10 grams, up Rs 411 from the previous close of Rs 1,52,261. At around 12:20 pm, the yellow metal was trading Rs 592 or 0.38 per cent higher at Rs 1,52,853 per 10 grams. During the session so far, it touched an intraday high of Rs 1,53,103, rising Rs 842 or ...

May 7, 2026 11:50 AM

Gold and silver surge up to 1 per cent amid geopolitical uncertainty

Gold and silver prices traded higher on Thursday, with prices rising by up to 1 per cent amid a rise in crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran peace deal. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) traded at an intraday high of Rs 1,52,887, up 0.49 per cent or Rs 755, as of 10:49 am. The yellow metal touched an intraday low of Rs 1,52,400. Meanwhile, silver futures (July 3) were trading 1.49 per cent or Rs 3,790 higher at Rs 2,57,055 after hitting an intrada...

May 4, 2026 12:20 PM

Gold and silver prices slide as Trump signals easing US-Iran tensions

Gold and silver prices declined up to 1 per cent on Monday amid signs of easing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, following remarks by US President Donald Trump. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for June 5 opened at Rs 1,51,150, down Rs 382 or 0.25 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,51,532. At around 11.30 a.m., gold was trading at Rs 1,50,623, lower by Rs 729 or 0.48 per cent. The yellow metal touched an intraday low of Rs 1,50,400, a decline of 0.62 pe...