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Gold falls by 0.3% on weak global cues

The strengthening dollar also weighed on gold prices

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 17 2015 | 12:47 PM IST
Gold was down Rs 68 to Rs 25,955 per 10 grams in futures trade today amid a weak global trend.

At Multi Commodity Exchange, delivery in October contract of gold fell by Rs 68, or 0.26%, to Rs 25,955 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 20 lots.

Also, the precious metal for delivery in August fell by Rs 56, or 0.22%, to Rs 25,715 per 10 grams, clocking a business turnover of 529 lots.

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Analysts attributed the fall in gold futures to a weak global trend after Federal Reserve reiterated that the US interest rates will probably rise this year, eroding demand for the precious metals as a safe haven.

Besides, strengthening dollar weighed on the gold prices, they said.

Globally, gold traded at $1,144.96 an ounce in Singapore, its lowest level since November last year.

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First Published: Jul 17 2015 | 12:28 PM IST

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