Gold prices in India are at par with global levels: Sachin Jain, World Gold Council

Gold prices in India are at par with global levels: Sachin Jain, World Gold Council

Gold has given 29% return since the beginning of this year beating broad market indices. The comparable returns were seen during the global financial crisis in 2008 and subsequently post Covid. Sachin Jain, Regional CEO India, World Gold Council, in an interview with Teena Jain Kaushal of Business Today dwells on key trends shaping the … Read more

Gold prices continue to drop amid a strong dollar and US inflation concerns; check rates in your city

Gold prices continue to drop amid a strong dollar and US inflation concerns; check rates in your city

Gold prices have experienced a significant decline of around 6% since Diwali, driven by a stronger dollar and concerns over US inflation data. The price of 24-carat gold per 10 grams, which was Rs 80,710 on November 1, fell to Rs 74,031 at the last closing. This sharp correction reflects the ongoing global economic pressures … Read more

Gold, silver price today, September 26, 2024: Yellow metal records dip, silver trades higher on MCX

Gold, silver price today, September 26, 2024: Yellow metal records dip, silver trades higher on MCX

Precious metals showed mixed trends in the Indian markets today. Gold is trading on the lower side of the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) while silver prices have recorded a hike on Thursday, September 26. Gold futures, maturing on October 4, 2024, stood at Rs 75,234 per 10 grams, after recording a dip of Rs 79 … Read more

Gold Price Today: Yellow metal jumps by Rs 1,200/10 gram, silver dearer by Rs 2,500/kg. Here’s why

Gold Price Today: Yellow metal jumps by Rs 1,200/10 gram, silver dearer by Rs 2,500/kg. Here’s why

Gold prices jumped by 1.7% or Rs 1,200 per 10 gram on Friday taking cues from prices in the international market. The rally was on the back of growing hopes of the September interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve following a benign July inflation number. Around 8:20 pm, the October gold futures on … Read more

Gold, silver price today, July 25, 2024: Precious metals witness dip on MCX

Gold, silver price today, July 25, 2024: Precious metals witness dip on MCX

Both gold and silver prices recorded a dip on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Gold futures, maturing on August 5, 2024, stood at Rs 67,746 per 10 grams on the MCX, after recording a dip of Rs 1,206 or 1.75 per cent. The previous close was recorded at Rs 68,952. … Read more

Gold, silver price on April 15, 2024: Yellow metal prices extended gains for the fourth straight week

Gold, silver price on April 15, 2024: Yellow metal prices extended gains for the fourth straight week

Gold prices opened on the MCX on Monday at Rs 72,030 per 10 grams and hit an intraday low of Rs 71,850. In the international market, prices hovered around $2356.21 per ounce. Meanwhile, silver opened at Rs 82,799 per kg and hit an intraday low of Rs 82,798 on the MCX. In the international market, … Read more

Gold Rate Today: Gold at three-week low. Will it fall further?

Gold Rate Today: Gold at three-week low. Will it fall further?

Gold and silver futures traded weak on the MCX on Monday amid lack of positive triggers. On the Comex, the yellow metal traded flat hovering near three-week lows as the Street awaits US inflation data for more cues on the interest rate trajectory from the US Federal Reserve. The December gold futures were trading at … Read more

Eroding geopolitical risk premium not in favour of gold’s appeal

Eroding geopolitical risk premium not in favour of gold’s appeal

Dismal US monthly job report and ISM services data Friday sank the US yields and consequently, the US Dollar index, which propelled the gold prices above $2000. However, reduced geopolitical concerns led to a decline from the day’s high. Spot gold closed with a gain of 0.36% at $1992.72. It was lower on the week … Read more

Gold flat after Powell’s hawkish speech; focus on economic data

Gold flat after Powell’s hawkish speech; focus on economic data

Gold prices were flat on Monday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish commentary doused expectations that the U.S. rate-hiking cycle was nearing an end, with investors awaiting economic data this week for confirmation on rate trajectory. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was little changed at $1,915.79 per ounce by 0105 GMT, U.S. gold futures gained … Read more

Fears of financial contagion could keep gold near record highs

Fears of financial contagion could keep gold near record highs

COMEX gold prices are trading near a one-year high of $2014.9 per troy ounce notched in the previous week. The yellow metal started the week on a negative note, as the SNB brokered UBS buyout of Credit Suisse calmed markets and improved the risk sentiments. There were also reports that the US officials were studying … Read more