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Gold rose by Rs 186 to Rs 27,165 per 10 grams in futures trading today as speculators widened positions, tracking a firming trend overseas.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in December spurted Rs 186, or 0.69%, to Rs 27,165 per 10 grams, in a business turnover of 836 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in far-month February was also trading higher by Rs 181, or 0.67%, to Rs 27,370 per 10 grams in nine lots.
Globally, gold climbed as much as 0.5% to $1,174.81 an ounce in Singapore, the highest level since July 6.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in December spurted Rs 186, or 0.69%, to Rs 27,165 per 10 grams, in a business turnover of 836 lots.
Similarly, the metal for delivery in far-month February was also trading higher by Rs 181, or 0.67%, to Rs 27,370 per 10 grams in nine lots.
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Market analysts said speculators enlarged their positions on the back of a firming global trend as investors see less chance of higher US borrowing costs this year.
Globally, gold climbed as much as 0.5% to $1,174.81 an ounce in Singapore, the highest level since July 6.