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Gold extends gains on jeweller-buying, global cues

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

Gold rose by Rs 150 to Rs 31,150 per ten gram at the bullion market today on steady buying by local jewellers, driven by ongoing festive season demand and positive global cues.

Silver too gained Rs 170 to Rs 38,470 per kg due to increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said sentiment remained strong on the back of continuous buying by local jewellers to meet the festive season demand.

Moreover, positive global cues as dollar eased against its rival currencies overseas, raising the appeal of the precious metals as a safe haven asset, supported the uptrend in gold.

Globally, gold was up 0.02 per cent to USD 1,211 an ounce and silver by 0.07 per cent to USD 14.87 an ounce in Singapore today.

 

In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity gained Rs 150 each to Rs 31,150 and Rs 31,000 per ten gram, respectively. The metal has gained Rs 380 in last three days.

Sovereign gold, too, traded higher by Rs 100 at Rs 24,600 per piece of eight gram.

In sync with the overall trend, silver ready hardened by Rs 170 to Rs 38,470 per kg and weekly delivery by Rs 125 to Rs 37,275 per kg.

Silver coins too spurted by Rs 1,000 to Rs 73,000 for buying and Rs 74,000 for selling of 100 pieces.

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First Published: Aug 28 2018 | 2:15 PM IST

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