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Gold and silver prices declined in Thursday’s futures trade as investors pared positions after the US Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes signalled continued caution over interest rate cuts.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery slipped by Rs 511, or 0.42%, to Rs 1,22,540 per 10 grams in a turnover of 10,456…
Gold prices recovered in Wednesday’s futures trade after three straight sessions of losses, as traders engaged in value buying ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), December gold futures rose by Rs 674, or 0.55%, to Rs 1,23,314 per 10 grams in 10,726 lots. The February…
Gold and silver prices declined sharply on Tuesday, marking the third straight session of losses as diminishing expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December weighed on investor sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), December gold futures slipped Rs 1,807, or 1.47 per cent, to Rs 1,21,120 per 10 grams, while the…
Gold and silver prices retreated on Monday as traders pared positions following hawkish remarks from US Federal Reserve officials, which weakened hopes of a rate cut in the upcoming policy meeting. The shift in sentiment pulled bullion prices lower after last week’s strong rally.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery slipped…
Food inflation is expected to remain under control in the second half of FY26, supported by better monsoon rains and improved sowing conditions. However, ICICI Bank’s Global Markets sectoral update has warned that an “adverse base” could push food inflation higher in FY27. A base effect means inflation can look unusually high or low depending…
Gold prices slipped in the domestic derivatives market on Friday, mirroring the softer trend overseas as traders reacted to easing expectations of a near-term US Federal Reserve rate cut.Gold contracts on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened weak and stayed under pressure through the session. The December futures dropped by Rs 345, or 0.27%, settling…
The 30-year US mortgage rate rose slightly for the second consecutive week but stayed close to its lowest level of the year.Freddie Mac, quoted by AP, reported on Thursday that the long-term mortgage rate increased to 6.24 per cent from 6.22 per cent the previous week. A year earlier, the rate stood at 6.78 per…
Gold and silver prices continued their upward march on Thursday, supported by firm global cues and renewed safe-haven demand after the end of the prolonged US government shutdown. The reopening of the US government lifted investor sentiment, driving both metals higher in domestic and international markets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December…
The decision aims to facilitate the auctioning of mineral blocks containing caesium, rubidium and zirconium. In a move aimed at boosting the production of critical minerals in the country, PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the rationalization of royalty rates of graphite, caesium, rubidium and circonium minerals. These minerals are critical for green…
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in global markets amid renewed optimism that the US Federal Reserve may cut interest rates next month. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), December gold futures climbed by Rs 328, or 0.26 per cent, to Rs 1,24,241 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of 12,868 lots.The…
