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Silver futures down by 0.5% on global cues

Speculators reduced their exposures amid a weak trend overseas

Press Trust of India New Delhi
Amid a weakening trend overseas, silver prices fell by Rs 184 to Rs 35,379 per kg in futures trade today as speculators reduced their exposures.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in May traded lower by Rs 184, or 0.52%, to Rs 35,379 per kg in business turnover of 623 lots.

On similar lines, the white metal for delivery in July declined by Rs 183, or 0.51%, to Rs 35,865 per kg in business volume of six lots.

In the international market, silver lost 0.5% at $15.57 an ounce in Singapore.

Market analysts said a weak trend in precious metals in the global markets as investors weighed the outlook for higher US interest rates before the Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting, kept pressure on silver futures here.

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First Published: Mar 17 2015 | 11:28 AM IST

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