Gold slips Rs 1,900 on MCX; silver firms as rate concerns persist
Gold gave up Rs 1,900 per 10 grams on MCX over three sessions while silver gained Rs 1,400 per kg. Inflation expectations and rate-hike worries are keeping the metals volatile.
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Gold gave up Rs 1,900 per 10 grams on MCX over three sessions while silver gained Rs 1,400 per kg. Inflation expectations and rate-hike worries are keeping the metals volatile.
Gold slipped on Wednesday as the US dollar held near multi-week highs, bolstered by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance and ongoing geopolitical risks.
Canadian junior Military Metals has secured a C$100,000 ($71,000) exploration grant from Nova Scotia for diamond drilling at the historic West Gore antimony-gold project, a past producer of strategic metals during World War One.
Gold retreated from a daily high of $4,376 to trade at $4,337 on Tuesday. A stronger US Dollar, rising Treasury yields, and hawkish Fed bets weighed on the metal.
Gold futures on MCX reversed early gains to close ₹914 lower at ₹1,52,180 per 10g as a stronger dollar and hawkish Fed comments pressured prices. Comex gold also declined.
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the US eases military pressure. Analysts say this could lower oil prices and support gold, affecting Indian markets.
Gold edged below $4,350 on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance countered a decline in US bond yields. The metal's downside appears limited amid geopolitical tensions and mixed technical signals.
Investments into physically backed gold ETFs remained positive for the ninth week running, led by US inflows of $2.21 billion. Total inflows reached $4.24 billion.
Gold fell over 0.6% on Monday after last week's Federal Reserve rate hike. The US Dollar Index rose 0.2% to 100.42, capping the metal despite lower Treasury yields.