The price of silver has been on a run for a while now. On Tuesday, silver closed at a price of Rs 62,500 per kg.
'Higher interest rates make gold less attractive as it doesn't generate yield.' 'However, with rates set to fall, the tables are turning for gold.'
Precious metals closed at new historic highs at the Bullion market in Mumbai on Monday as silver zoomed by a whopping Rs 570 to end at Rs 19,890 and gold firmed up by Rs 30 to close at Rs 8,855.
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Silver also edged higher by Rs 100 to Rs 36,100 per kg.
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Since the last nine years, gold investors have made money each year, while gains in silver have been consistent only in the last five years.
Gold prices remained steady for the second straight day at Rs 27,250 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Tuesday.
'A price of $6,600/oz is now a reasonable target for gold.'
Gold prices inched closer to the psychological mark of Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams as the bullion rates surged Rs 1,650 in the national capital on Monday on weak dollar and uncertainties over US-China trade war driving demand. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity reached Rs 99,800 per 10 grams on Monday. Its value had declined Rs 20 to close at Rs 98,150 on Friday.
Silver also eased by Rs 200 to Rs 37,200 per kg.
Gold price softens as demand dips.
Traders said sentiments remained weak due to fall in demand from jewellers and retailers amidst gold retreating in global markets.
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Gold and silver extended gains in New Delhi on Monday on sustained buying by stockists, driven by firm global trends.
While there are a number of fundamental reasons behind the rally, the immediate reasons behind the price of silver going up are pretty different.
While gold fell by Rs 400 to Rs 28,000 per 10 grams, silver plunged by Rs 1,500 to Rs 43,100 per kg on poor offtake.
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Gold prices tumbled by Rs 3,350 to Rs 72,300 per 10 grams in the local market in New Delhi on Tuesday amid subdued demand by jewellers after the government announced the customs duty cut on the yellow metal and silver to 6 per cent.
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Gold prices tumbled by Rs 1,550 to Rs 91,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid heavy selling by jewellers and stockists as well as weak global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Friday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had finished at Rs 93,000 per 10 grams.
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'The primary market's rhythm mirrors investor confidence. While sentiment may appear cautious, it reflects maturity, not weakness.'
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Invest with a 5 to 7 year horizon so that you are able to ride out price volatility and benefit from the long-term trends of demand and macroeconomic shifts.
Indians are no more rushing to buy bullion after this week's sharp sell-off
Gold prices rose by Rs 70 to hit yet another record high of Rs 98,170 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid firm global demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Wednesday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity soared by Rs 1,650 to hit an all-time high of Rs 98,100 per 10 grams.
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Selling pressure gathered momentum after gold in London fell for a fifth session as the dollar strengthened, curbing demand for the metal as an alternative investment. Marketmen said the metal lost its demand among retail customers and moved along with the global trend.
Gold prices slumped for the second straight session by Rs 1,150 to Rs 78,350 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday on frantic selling by stockists and retailers, the All India Sarafa Association said. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 79,500 per 10 grams on Friday.
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Gold future prices sustained upward trend for the fourth straight session by surging Rs 2,048 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 100,000 per 10 grams as investors rushed to safe havens after US President Donald Trump indicated plans to overhaul Federal Reserve amid continuing global trade war jitters. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the August delivery contract of the yellow metal bounced by Rs 2,048 or 2.1 per cent to hit a fresh peak of Rs 100,000 per 10 grams in the mid-session trade.
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Gold sales on Dhanteras are estimated to drop 10 per cent in volume terms year-on-year on sharp 33 per cent annual rise in rates of the yellow metal, according to industry players. Since Dhanteras -- the most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar for buying items ranging from precious metals to utensils -- is celebrated on two days till 1.11 pm on Wednesday, jewellers are expecting more footfalls in both online and offline stores.
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