Gold fell to its lowest since end-December on Thursday as indications that the global economy might not be as pain-stricken as previously feared prompted investors to take risks ahead of a slew of economic data.
Silver Prices
Gold Prices Jump Today But Silver Rates Drop
In global markets, gold prices today edged higher supported by a softer dollar and weakness in the equities market. Overnight, the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, as widely expected, but what took markets by surprise was the US central bank’s commitment to retain the core of its plan to tighten monetary policy, despite rising uncertainty about global economic growth. Spot gold prices rose 0.5% to $1,249.46 per ounce.
Gold Prices Today Remain Steady but Silver Rates Fall
Gold prices had gained Rs 100 yesterday, snapping a two-day fall. Prices of gold of 99.9% and 99.5% purity remained unchanged at Rs 31,850 and Rs 31,700 per 10 gram, respectively. Sovereign gold too remained steady at Rs 24,800 per piece of 8 gram.
Bad News For Jewellery Buyers! Gold Silver Prices Down
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Gold prices surged on Thursday after falling for three straight days, largely on fresh buying by jewellers at the domestic spot market, coupled with a better trend globally.
Gold Prices Slip for 3rd Day in a Row, Silver Rates Decline
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Gold prices had declined by Rs 150 in the past two days. Tracking gold, silver rates also dropped by Rs 100 to Rs 37,800 per kg. Prices of gold of 99.9% and 99.5% purity declined by Rs 50 each to Rs 31,950 and Rs 31,800 per 10 gram respectively. Sovereign gold held flat at Rs 24,800 for piece of 8 gram on scattered support.