Gold futures up 0.1% on firm global cues

Gold for delivery in far- month October contracts moved up by 0.10%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 02 2013 | 11:49 AM IST
Gold futures prices rose by 0.18% to Rs 26,027 per 10 gm today as speculators enlarged their positions on the back of firming global trends.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in August rose further by Rs 46, or 0.18%, to Rs 26,027 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of 620 lots.

In a similar fashion, gold for delivery in far- month October contracts moved up by Rs 26, or 0.10%, to Rs 26,161 per 10 grams, with a trade volume of 25 lots.

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Market analysts said the rise in gold futures was mainly in line with a firming trend in overseas markets on speculation the plunge to a 34-month low and the biggest quarterly drop on record will spur physical demand.

Meanwhile, gold rose by 2.60% to $1,255.70 an ounce in New York in yesterday's trade.
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First Published: Jul 02 2013 | 11:48 AM IST

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