Silver futures dip below 40k level on global cues

Meanwhile, silver sank by 4.05% to 18.98 dollar an ounce, taking its losses for the quarter to 32% in London

A trader displays silver ornaments inside his shop in Ahmedabad
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 26 2013 | 3:22 PM IST
Silver prices dipped below Rs 40,000 by falling Rs 1,171 to trade at Rs 39,862 per kg in futures trade today as speculators offloaded their positions, driven by a fall in overseas markets.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Silver for delivery in September month dipped by Rs 1,171, or 2.85%, to Rs 39,862 per kg in business turnover of 3,669 lots.

In a similar fashion, the white metal for delivery in July contract plunged by Rs 1061, or 2.61%, to Rs 39,602 per kg in 17,213 lots.

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Market analysts said speculators offloaded their positions in line with a weak global trend mainly pulled down silver prices at futures trade.

Meanwhile, silver sank by 4.05% to 18.98 dollar an ounce, taking its losses for the quarter to 32% in London.
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First Published: Jun 26 2013 | 1:45 PM IST

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