Gold falls by 0.5% on global cues

Speculators trimmed their positions amid a weak global trend

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 31 2015 | 12:45 PM IST
Gold was down Rs 132 to Rs 24,779 per 10 grams in futures market today as speculators trimmed their positions amid a weak global trend.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in October fell by Rs 132, or 0.53%, to Rs 24,779 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 298 lots.

Similarly, the yellow metal for delivery in August lost Rs 120, or 0.49%, to Rs 24,598 per 10 grams in 377 lots.

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Analysts said the fall in gold futures was mostly due to a weakening trend in the global market where the precious metal headed for its biggest monthly drop in two years as the US economy expanded at a faster pace in the second quarter, bolstering expectations of an increase in rates this year.

Meanwhile, gold in Singapore dropped 0.3% to $1,085.45 an ounce.
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First Published: Jul 31 2015 | 11:48 AM IST

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