The bias for MCX Gold August futures is likely to remain bullish as long as the commodity sustains above Rs 51,600, below which prices can dip to Rs 51,300 to Rs 51,200.
The bias for MCX Gold August futures is likely to remain bullish as long as the commodity sustains above Rs 51,600, below which prices can dip to Rs 51,300 to Rs 51,200.
India imported 101 tonnes of gold in May, compared to 13 tonnes a year earlier
The Rs 50,975-level is the pivot point for MCX Gold futures this week; Silver futures may trade in a broad range of Rs 60,165 to Rs 63,175 this week.
Imports during the month grew by 56.14% to $60.62 billion
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The upside for MCX Gold June futures seem capped around Rs 51,400-level, while support is seen around Rs 50,670; Silver futures may consolidate in a broad range of Rs 58,480 to Rs 63,885.
The Bihar government has decided to accord permission for exploration of the "country's largest" gold reserve in Jamui district, an official said
The MCX Natural Gas futures may test Rs 704 as indicated on the daily charts; the bias for the remainder of the week is likely to remain bullish as long as Natural Gas sustains above Rs 673.
The dollar slumped 1% as investors kept up selling pressure, cutting bets on further dollar gains from rising U.S. rates. A weaker dollar makes gold cheaper for overseas buyers. [USD/]
The upside for MCX Gold June futures seem capped around Rs 51,500-odd level; while MCX Silver futures are likely to face strong resistance in the Rs 64,200 - 64,800 range.
Prices hit their highest since May 12 at $1,853.55 earlier in the session.
In the previous reporting week, forex reserves stood at $595.95 billion.
U.S. retail sales increased strongly in April suggested demand was holding strong despite high inflation and assuaged some fears that the economy was heading into recession
"Gold is behaving less like an arrow and more like a feather. It's drifting a little this way, and a little that way on the winds that drive markets," independent analyst Ross Norman said.
The dollar inched lower, but still held near a two-decade peak, making gold expensive for overseas buyers. [USD/]
Imports were only worth $34.62 billion in the pandemic-hit FY21.
The MCX Gold futures may slide towards the 200-DMA at Rs 48,840 in the near term; while the broader trend indicates a downside target of Rs 53,000 for MCX Silver futures.
As at end-March 2022, the Reserve Bank held 760.42 tonnes of gold, including gold deposits of 11.08 tonnes
These negative returns have largely been triggered by panic selling by new investors who exited in droves in the backdrop of rising interest rates, inflation worries and the geopolitical tensions