 "Gold futures dip below 27k level, down Rs 335 on global cues")
Gold prices dipped below psychological level of Rs 27,000 by falling Rs 335 to Rs 26,685 per ten grams in futures trade today as speculators offloaded their positions in tandem with a weak global trend.
Sluggish demand in the spot market due to off marriage and festival season further influenced the gold prices.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in August month fell by Rs 335, or 1.24%, to Rs 26,685 per ten grams in business turnover of 13,953 lots.
Market analysts said speculators offloaded their positions in tandem with a weak global trend on the prospect that reduced monetary stimulus from the US Federal Reserve may spur a stronger dollar and erode demand for a store of value.
Meanwhile, gold fell 1.4% to 1,278.94 dollar an ounce in Singapore.
Sluggish demand in the spot market due to off marriage and festival season further influenced the gold prices.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in August month fell by Rs 335, or 1.24%, to Rs 26,685 per ten grams in business turnover of 13,953 lots.
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Similarly, gold for delivery in October month declined by Rs 325, or 1.20%, to Rs 26,837 per ten grams in 434 lots.
Market analysts said speculators offloaded their positions in tandem with a weak global trend on the prospect that reduced monetary stimulus from the US Federal Reserve may spur a stronger dollar and erode demand for a store of value.
Meanwhile, gold fell 1.4% to 1,278.94 dollar an ounce in Singapore.
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