In the global market, both metals rose after a weak start, while their futures prices opened higher in the domestic market
At present, Goldman sees Brent at $80 a barrel in the fourth quarter, and $75 next year, predicated on a de-escalation of tensions in the West Asia
The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 1,45,500 per 10 grams
Gold and silver futures traded higher in domestic and global markets as escalating geopolitical tensions boosted demand for safe-haven assets
Brent crude futures climbed $2.09, or 2.37%, to $90.19 by 0241 GMT, touching the highest since June 11, extending gains after rising 15.9% last week, its biggest weekly gain since April
Hawkish Fed commentary and escalation in the US-Iran conflict will keep silver under pressure in the short term. The white metal is quite oversold but can extend its decline to test key support at $54
The US Fed chief Warsh's hawkish stance and rate hike worries due to Middle East tensions would keep Gold prices under pressure.
Crude Oil market has moved beyond a simple war-premium story. It's now balancing three forces at once: geopolitical risk around Hormuz, refinery-led product tightness and softer macro-demand impulse.
Oil prices edged higher, with Brent crude above $85 a barrel, as escalating US-Iran attacks raised concerns over disruptions to supplies through the Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises to $85.28 a barrel and WTI to $80.02 as renewed US-Iran tensions raise concerns over supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Gold and silver futures opened lower on both MCX and Comex, with prices remaining under pressure during Wednesday's trading session despite ongoing global uncertainties
For the second straight session, Brent closed at its highest since June 12 and West Texas Intermediate at its highest since June 15 and rose further on early Wednesday trade
Oil prices climbed to a four-week high after the US reinstated its blockade of Iranian shipping and both sides intensified attacks around the Strait of Hormuz
Already in the bear territory after receding 27% from its record high level, analysts foresee further decline in gold prices of up to 16% to $3400-3500 levels.
The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 3.9 per cent to $78.96 per barrel, while US benchmark crude oil added 4 per cent to $74.26 per barrel
Analysts expect precious metals to remain volatile as investors assess the US-Iran conflict, crude oil prices and key inflation data that could influence global interest rate expectations
Silver is expected to be highly volatile and choppy in the short run due to the evolving situation in West Asia. However, as West Asia conflict is likely to remain contained, traders may buy the dips.
Gold prices are expected to remain volatile and choppy amid uncertainty over situation in the Middle East, may trade in the range of $4,000-$4,200 for now.
Oil prices edged lower on Friday as inflation concerns weighed on demand, but crude remained on track for strong weekly gains amid renewed US-Iran strikes and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures rose 78 cents, or 1 per cent to $78.8 a barrel by 0054 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 74 cents, or 1.01 per cent, at $74.26 a barrel