Gold futures surge on global cues

Speculators created fresh positions taking cues from overseas markets

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 03 2014 | 11:48 AM IST
Gold prices rose sharply by Rs 285 to Rs 30,375 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions taking cues from overseas markets.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in April rose by Rs 285, or 0.98%, to Rs 30,375 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of 967 lots.

Similarly, the metal for delivery in June moved up by Rs 272, or 0.92%, to Rs 29,747 per 10 grams, with a trade volume of 32 lots.

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Marketmen said fresh positions built-up by speculators in line with global trend as tension in Ukraine exacerbated by Russia's seizure of Crimea boosted demand for a safe haven, mainly led to a rise in gold futures.

Globally, gold in Singapore traded 1.40% higher at $1,344.87 an ounce in early trade today.
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First Published: Mar 03 2014 | 11:40 AM IST

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