Silver futures extend weakness, down 0.68%

weak trend in global markets as investors reduced holding and strengthening dollar reduced demand for safe haven investments, influenced silver futures here

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : May 17 2013 | 2:08 PM IST
Continuing a downward journey slide, silver prices fell by 0.68% to Rs 42,969 per kg in futures trade today as speculators engaged in off-loading positions, tracking a weak global trend.

Besides, a weakening trend at the spot markets due to subdued demand put pressure on the metal prices.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the July contract lost Rs 273, or 0.68%, to Rs 42,969 per kg, with a turnover of 1,790 lots.

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The September contract dropped by Rs 288, or 0.66%, to Rs 43,500 per kg, in a business turnover of 72 lots.

Analysts said a weak trend in global markets as investors reduced holding and strengthening dollar reduced demand for safe haven investments, influenced silver futures here.

Meanwhile, in Singapore, silver dropped 0.50% to $22.58 an ounce.

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First Published: May 17 2013 | 12:44 PM IST

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