Gold down 0.2% on weak global cues; low spot demand

Metal for delivery in February shed 0.18%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 23 2015 | 12:38 PM IST
Gold prices fell 0.20% to Rs 28,109 per 10 gram in futures trade today as participants reduced their positions largely with a weak trend overseas amidst fall in demand from jewellers at domestic markets.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month April contracts eased by Rs 56, or 0.20%, to Rs 28,109 per 10 gram in business turnover of 21 lots.

Likewise, the metal for delivery in February shed Rs 51, or 0.18%, to Rs 27,985 per 10 gram in 680 lots.

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Market analysts said there is a weakening trend in the overseas markets and pressuring the gold prices in futures trade here.

Meanwhile, gold retreated from five-month highs by falling Rs 150 to Rs 28,350 per ten gram in the national capital in yesterday's trade.

Globally, gold fell by 0.41%, to USD 1,296.80 an ounce in Singapore from $1,302.25 yesterday.
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First Published: Jan 23 2015 | 12:24 PM IST

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