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Gold up in futures trade on global cues

Metal for delivery in October traded higher by 0.06%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 07 2014 | 2:57 PM IST
Gold prices edged up marginally by 0.08% to Rs 28,604 per 10 grams in futures trading today as speculators enlarged positions, tracking a firming global trend.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month December edged up by Rs 24, or 0.08% to Rs 28,604 per ten gram in business turnover of 155 lots.

Likewise, the yellow metal for delivery in October traded higher by Rs 17, or 0.06% to Rs 28,650 per ten gram in 3,629 lots.

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Analysts attributed the rise in gold futures to a firming global trend as tensions flared over Ukraine, increasing demand for a safe-haven.

Meanwhile in Singapore,rose 0.2% to USD 1,308.13 an ounce.

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First Published: Aug 07 2014 | 2:44 PM IST

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