Silver surges in futures trade on global cues

March and May contracts gain more than 1% each; metal gains 1.7% in Singapore

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 14 2014 | 12:04 PM IST
Silver prices recovered by Rs 657 to Rs 45,579 per kg in futures trading today as speculators created fresh positions, buoyed by a firm global trend.
    
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in March traded higher by Rs 657, or 1.46 per cent, to Rs 45,579 per kg in a business turnover of 1,426 lots.
    
May silver traded higher by Rs 627, or 1.37 per cent, to Rs 46,427 per kg in 90 lots.
    

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Market analysts said fresh positions built up by speculators, buoyed by a firm global trend as US economic data that trailed estimates increased its demand, mainly pushed up silver prices at futures trade.
    
Meanwhile, silver jumped 1.70 per cent to $20.84 per ounce in Singapore.
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First Published: Feb 14 2014 | 12:01 PM IST

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