Gold Futures Trade Higher on MCX Amidst Looming Middle East Tensions and Technical Buying

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Gold futures prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) climbed higher on Wednesday, influenced by the softening international rates and the US dollar, as well as safe-haven appeal during the escalating Middle East tensions. Technical buying also played a role in the rally, as prices dipped near the Rs 71584 level before rebounding. The October delivery contract for gold was trading at Rs 71793.00, a 0.29% or Rs 209.00 increase from its previous closing of Rs 71584.00.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gold futures prices on MCX rose as international rates softened and the US dollar dipped ahead of the US Fed's monetary policy meeting minutes release.
  • The safe-haven appeal of gold increased due to looming Middle East tensions, contributing to the price rally.
  • Technical buying also played a role in the price increase, as gold futures prices dipped near the Rs 71584 level before rebounding.
  • The October delivery contract for gold rose by 0.29% or Rs 209.00 from its previous closing of Rs 71584.00, trading at Rs 71793.00.
  • The contract for December delivery was trading at Rs 72198.00, up by 0.26% or Rs 189.00 from its previous closing of Rs 72009.00.
  • The open interest of the contract for October delivery stood at 17391 lots, while the open interest of the contract for December delivery stood at 3403 lots on MCX.
  • The rally in gold futures prices was partially driven by the softening of international rates, as well as the safe-haven appeal of gold amidst escalating Middle East tensions.

Statistics:

  • The October delivery contract for gold rose by 0.29% or Rs 209.00 from its previous closing of Rs 71584.00.
  • The contract for December delivery was trading at Rs 72198.00, up by 0.26% or Rs 189.00 from its previous closing of Rs 72009.00.
  • The open interest of the contract for October delivery stood at 17391 lots.
  • The open interest of the contract for December delivery stood at 3403 lots on MCX.

Sources:

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