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Gold down 0.1% on weak global cues, profit-booking

Metal for delivery in December shed 0.04%

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Gold prices moved down by 0.11% to Rs 29,496 per 10 gm in futures trade today as participants indulged in trimming their positions, tracking a weak trend in the global market.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in February next year eased by Rs 33, or 0.11%, to Rs 29,496 per 10 gm in business turnover of one lot.

Likewise, the metal for delivery in December shed Rs 11, or 0.04%, to Rs 29,745 per 10 gm in 138 lots.

Market analysts said apart from a weak trend in the overseas markets, profit-booking by speculators also weighed on gold prices at futures trade here.
 
Globally, gold traded $3.30, or 0.25%, lower at $1,313.30 an ounce in Singapore today.

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First Published: Oct 22 2013 | 1:01 PM IST

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