Indian gold rates surge from ₹89 in 1947 to ₹1,54,500 per 10g
Retail gold in India has risen from ₹89 per 10 grams at independence in 1947 to ₹1,54,500 per 10 grams, reflecting decades of economic shifts.
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Retail gold in India has risen from ₹89 per 10 grams at independence in 1947 to ₹1,54,500 per 10 grams, reflecting decades of economic shifts.
Gold prices advanced towards a weekly gain on Friday, supported by a weakening US dollar and steady inflation data that cooled expectations of further Fed rate hikes.
Gold prices climbed towards $4,400 an ounce after weaker US economic data, including a drop in retail sales and softer inflation, diminished expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Gold rallied towards $4,372 an ounce on Friday, recovering from an intraday low of $4,311 after disappointing US retail sales figures weighed on the dollar and Treasury yields.
Gold prices dropped 1% to trade near $4,365 per ounce on Thursday as the US dollar recovered ground, despite signs of slowing factory inflation and higher jobless claims.
Gold prices surpassed $4,400 per ounce after US consumer inflation softened in July, encouraging expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting.
Gold stabilised below $4,400 during Asian trading on Wednesday as rising energy prices and renewed US rate hike expectations offset recent safe-haven gains ahead of key inflation data.
Gold dipped slightly to $4,381 per ounce on Tuesday as investors paused ahead of key US consumer price index figures and monitored Middle East risks.
Gold hit a two-month high of $4,435 per ounce before pulling back as surging crude oil prices renewed inflation fears and pushed market expectations toward a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike.