Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)

May 4, 2026 12:12 PM

Crude oil prices slip up to nearly 3 per cent as President Trump signals Hormuz relief

Global crude oil prices declined almost 3 per cent on Monday after US President Donald Trump said Washington would take steps to help clear vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, though the lack of a breakthrough in US-Iran talks kept prices above the $100-mark. International benchmark Brent crude slipped 66 cents or 0.61 per cent to $107.51 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell $2.83 or 2.77 per cent to $99.11 a barrel. On the domestic front, crude oil futures on the Mult...

April 29, 2026 12:05 PM

Gold, silver trade on firm note ahead of US Fed decision

Gold and silver traded on a firm note on Wednesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with both precious metals trading in a narrow range. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for June 5 opened at Rs 1,50,720 per 10 grams, up Rs 693 or 0.46 per cent from the previous close of Rs 1,50,027. However, the yellow metal pared gains and was trading marginally lower by Rs 56 or 0.04 per cent to Rs 1,49,971 at 11:30 am. So far in the session, it touched an intr...

April 28, 2026 12:29 PM

Gold, silver prices decline up to 2 per cent as West Asia conflict push crude above $110

Gold and silver traded lower on Tuesday, declining by up to 2 per cent amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran and a rise in crude oil prices, which breached the $110 mark again. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) witnessed selling pressure. The yellow metal fell to an intraday low of Rs 1,50,450 per 10 grams, down 0.83 per cent or Rs 1,271, while it touched a high of Rs 1,51,802, up 0.05 per cent or Rs 81. At the last count, gold was trading at Rs 1,50,600, dow...

April 24, 2026 11:57 AM

Crude oil prices surge up to 2 per cent above $100 mark as Middle East tensions escalate

International crude oil prices surged on Friday, rising up to 2 per cent amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, even after a unilateral ceasefire announcement from the US. The global oil benchmark Brent crude advanced about 2 per cent to $107 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased nearly 2 per cent to $97.6 from the previous close. In the domestic market, crude oil on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was trading at Rs 9,077, down 1 per cent or nearly Rs 100....

April 24, 2026 11:35 AM

Gold and silver prices slip nearly 1 per cent amid geopolitical tensions

Gold and silver prices started the session on a weaker note on Friday, with both precious metals declining by nearly 1 per cent in early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Gold futures for June 5 opened 0.39 per cent or Rs 594 lower at Rs 1,51,167 per 10 grams compared to the previous close of Rs 1,51,761. Later, the yellow metal touched an intra-day low of Rs 1,50,750, down 0.66 per cent or Rs 1,011. At the last count, it was trading at Rs 1,51,449, a decrease of Rs 312 or 0.21 per ...

April 22, 2026 3:13 PM

Gold, silver rise up to 2 per cent amid US-Iran ceasefire extension

Gold and silver prices showed positive momentum on Wednesday over an extension of the ceasefire between the US and Iran, with both precious metals rising up to 2 per cent. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for June 5 hit an intra-day high of Rs 1,53,699 per 10 grams, up 1.33 per cent or Rs 2,028. During the session, gold touched a low of Rs 1,53,052 and was last trading at Rs 1,53,593, up Rs 1,922 or 1.27 per cent. Silver contracts for May 5 rose over 2 per cent, or about R...

April 17, 2026 10:33 AM

Global crude oil prices slip up to 2 per cent as West Asia tensions ease

International crude oil benchmarks declined about 2 per cent on Friday on hopes of an end to the West Asia conflict that began on February 28. Brent crude futures traded at $97.99 per barrel, hitting an intra-day low in early trade and declining over 1 per cent. At the same time, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell nearly 2 per cent to an intra-day low of $92.91. However, in the previous session, the global benchmark settled around 5 per cent higher at $99.39. Similarly, US WTI finish...

April 13, 2026 12:53 PM

Gold, silver trade lower as US Hormuz blockade rattles markets

Gold and silver prices on Monday traded under pressure, with the precious metals witnessing a decline of up to 2 per cent after the US announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5 contract) declined as much as 0.78 per cent or Rs 1,195 to hit an intraday low of Rs 1,51,457 per 10 gram. Meanwhile, silver futures dropped by Rs 6,084 or 2.5 per cent to Rs 2,37,190 per kg, hitting an intraday low as of 10:14 am. The yellow metal touched ...

April 10, 2026 12:49 PM

Gold, silver decline nearly 1 per cent as profit booking offsets demand

Gold and silver prices witnessed a decline of around 1 per cent on Friday on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as investors booked profits amid easing safe-haven demand. MCX gold declined 0.56 per cent to hit an intra-day low of Rs 1,52,561 per 10 grams, while silver futures (May 5) plummeted 0.7 per cent by logging an intraday low of Rs 2,42,067 per kg against the previous close. The yellow metal touched an intraday high of Rs 1,52,990, a decrease of 0.28 per cent or Rs 444. It was trading ...

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...