Gold and silver markets experienced a pullback, leaving investors pondering the future. Here's what happened:
On Friday, both gold and silver futures in the domestic market saw a decline. This shift was largely influenced by a decrease in global demand and a fading expectation of an immediate interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
Gold's Dip: December delivery gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) dropped by Rs 345, or 0.27%, settling at Rs 1,26,406 per 10 grams. The February 2026 contract also decreased, falling by Rs 434, or 0.34%, to reach Rs 1,27,973 per 10 grams.
Silver's Reversal: After a five-day rally, silver futures took a negative turn. The December contract plunged by Rs 1,190, or 0.73%, closing at Rs 1,61,280 per kilogram. The March 2026 contract followed suit, dropping by Rs 1,164, or 0.7%, to settle at Rs 1,64,200 per kg.
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In international markets, the situation was a bit different:
- Comex Gold: Comex gold futures for December delivery remained relatively stable, trading flat at $4,195 per ounce.
Jigar Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst at Reliance Securities, noted that gold prices had briefly risen above $4,190 per ounce on Friday, potentially marking their best week in a month. This was fueled by a weaker dollar and uncertainty surrounding the release of official data following the US government's reopening.
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The dollar index, which measures the dollar's strength against a basket of six currencies, saw a slight increase of 0.06%, reaching 99.21. Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House's National Economic Council, mentioned that some October figures might not be available due to data collection issues during the government shutdown. This uncertainty has sparked caution about the country's economic outlook.
- Comex Silver: Comex silver futures for December delivery in overseas trading decreased by 0.94%, trading at $52.67 an ounce.
Renisha Chainani, Head of Research at Augmont, explained that the reopening of the US government and concerns about inflation and a potential economic slowdown led to a decline in silver prices. This was because expectations shifted, suggesting the Federal Reserve might not aggressively cut interest rates.
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Chainani pointed out that the likelihood of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed in December had decreased to 50% from over 95% a month earlier, while expectations for 2026 remained unchanged.
What do you think? Do you believe the recent trends are a temporary blip, or do they signal a more significant shift in the precious metals market? Share your thoughts in the comments!
