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Gold falls by 0.3% as weak global cues hurt

Participants trimmed their positions, largely in line with a weak trend overseas

Gold falls by 0.3% as weak global cues hurt
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 02 2016 | 11:27 AM IST
Gold prices fell Rs 91 to Rs 29,135 per 10 grams in futures trade today as participants trimmed their positions, largely in line with a weak trend overseas.

At Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in April was trading lower by Rs 91, or 0.31%, at Rs 29,135 per 10 grams, in a business turnover of 474 lots.

Also, the metal for delivery in June shed Rs 89, or 0.30%, to Rs 29,379 per 10 grams in 15 lots.

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Analysts said there is a weakening trend in the overseas markets where gold retreated as stocks advanced, easing demand for a safe-haven assets, which weighed on the precious metal in futures trade.

Globally, gold fell 0.4% to $1,226.89 an ounce in Singapore.

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First Published: Mar 02 2016 | 11:02 AM IST

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