Gold Market
Daily movements in the gold market and what is driving them.
Societe Generale says gold has broken out of a small base formation and reclaimed its 200-day moving average, extending a rebound. Key support is near $4,510, with hurdles at $4,730/$4,770 and $4,890.
Gold futures on the MCX rose ₹1,283 to ₹1,63,721 per 10 grams for October delivery, driven by fresh positions and firm spot demand. Globally, gold gained 0.99% to $4,648.78 per ounce.
Gold rose above $4,650 on Monday, its highest since mid-May. Lower US bond yields and a softer dollar, as expectations for a Fed rate hike fade, underpin the move.
Gold rose for a fourth consecutive session on MCX, gaining Rs 8,200 per 10g, while silver snapped a three-day rally, falling Rs 1,800/kg. Markets await US inflation data and a speech by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Gold prices extended gains to a three-month high above $4,636 as investors focused on upcoming US inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole.
Bitcoin dropped from a January high of $95,000 to below $60,000 by the end of June. On Friday it rose above $77,000, capping a strong week alongside gold.
Gold futures broke through ₹1,55,000 to hit ₹1,62,680, while silver rebounded from ₹2,30,000. Analysts expect the rally to continue with targets of ₹1,70,000 and ₹2,60,000.
MCX gold extended its rally for a fifth consecutive week, with August gains reaching 13.3% as a declining US dollar and reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike supported demand.
Gold prices have climbed 16–17% from their June 2026 lows, supported by central bank demand, improving ETF inflows, and a sharp sell-off in US long-term bonds. Experts weigh in on the outlook.