Silver down 0.8% on weak global cues

Metal for delivery in September contracts traded lower by Rs 359, or 0.82%

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 29 2016 | 12:58 PM IST
Amid a weakening trend overseas, silver prices moved down 0.84% to Rs 44,525 per kg in futures trade today as speculators cut down their bets.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in far-month December fell by Rs 377, or 0.84% to Rs 44,525 per kg in a business turnover of 168 lots.

Likewise, the white metal for delivery in September contracts traded lower by Rs 359, or 0.82% to Rs 43,618 per kg in 503 lots.

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Market analysts said offloading of positions in tandem with a weak trend in precious metals in global markets, kept pressure on silver prices at futures trade.

Globally, silver fell 1.18% to $18.43 an ounce in Singapore.

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First Published: Aug 29 2016 | 11:42 AM IST

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