Gold prices firm up amid rising Iran-Israel tensions
Gold futures, maturing on June 5, 2024, stood at Rs 72,813 per 10 grams on the MCX, up Rs 536 or 0.74 per cent from the previous day’s close of Rs 72,277.
Gold weakened for the fifth straight session at the domestic bullion market here on Tuesday owing to slackened demand at prevailing levels amid steady global cues.
Silver also continued its downfall on sluggish industrial demand.
Standard gold (99.5 purity) moved down by Rs.135 per 10 grams to finish at Rs.28,265 from last Friday's closing level of Rs.28,400.
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Pure gold (99.9 purity) also dipped by a similar margin to end at Rs.28,415 per 10 grams compared to Rs.28,550 previously.
Silver (.999 fineness) dropped by Rs.185 to finish at Rs.40,880 per kg from Rs.41,065 previously.
Globally, gold prices steadied as expectations of an interest rate rise by the US Federal Reserve boosted the dollar, while political risks in Europe kept losses in check by boosting the metal's safe-haven appeal.
The dollar index climbed by about 0.3 per cent, making dollar-priced gold costlier for non-US investors.
Spot gold was mostly unchanged at $1,203.42 per ounce at early trade.
Silver inched up 0.1 per cent to $16.95 per ounce.
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