Gold prices fell nearly 2% on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened inflation concerns and reinforced expectations that central banks may keep monetary policy tighter for longer.
Spot gold was down 1.9% at $4,451.65 per ounce as of 10:01 a.m. EDT (1401 GMT) after hitting a two-week high on Friday.
US gold futures fell 2.5% to $4,479.20.
The US dollar firmed, making metals priced in the currency more expensive for holders of other currencies.
Silver futures declined sharply on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday, with the benchmark July 2026 contract falling 1.26% or Rs 3,361 to settle at Rs 2,63,637 per kg. The September and December contracts also ended lower by over 1%, tracking broad-based weakness in precious metals. Trading volumes remained highest in the July contract, which recorded turnover of over Rs 3,800 crore and open interest of 10,355 lots.
1 gm Gold (22 Kt) – Rs. 14,750.
1 gm Gold (24 Kt) – Rs. 16,090.
Silver per kg – Rs. 2,79,100.Gold prices on Monday dropped Rs 1,084 to Rs 1,59,827 per 10 grams in futures trade amid a fall in spot demand.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for the August delivery traded lower by Rs 1,084, or 0.67 per cent, at Rs 1,59,827 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 992 lots.
Analysts attributed the fall in gold prices to weak global cues.
Gold prices edged lower on Monday as a firmer US dollar and a rise in crude oil prices reduced the appeal of the precious metal, while investors closely monitored developments surrounding a proposed extension of the Iran ceasefire agreement and awaited a decision from US President Donald Trump.
Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $4,527.36 per ounce as of 0156 GMT, retreating after touching a two-week high in the previous session. US gold futures declined 0.8% to $4,558.10 an ounce.
The strengthening dollar added pressure on bullion by making gold more expensive for buyers using other currencies.