Silver futures down 0.4% on global cues

Speculators reduced their exposures, affecting prices

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 24 2014 | 12:19 PM IST
Tracking a weak trend in the precious metals overseas, silver prices fell by 0.45% to Rs 44,244 per kg in futures trade today as speculators reduced their exposures.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in July fell by Rs 201, or 0.45%, to Rs 44,244 per kg in business turnover of 468 lots.

On the similar lines, the white metal for delivery in far-month September declined by Rs 182, or 0.41%, to Rs 44,683 per kg in business volume of 21 lots.

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Market analysts said besides profit-booking, a subdued trend in precious metals overseas as investors assessed the US economic recovery and the impact on borrowing costs, amidst signs of slowing physical demand, attributed fall in silver prices in futures trade here.

In the international market, silver fell 0.1% to $20.86 an ounce in Singapore.
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First Published: Jun 24 2014 | 11:33 AM IST

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