Gold and silver prices in India rose sharply on Tuesday as global markets increasingly bet on a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut in December. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures gained about ₹1,070 to reach ₹1,24,924 per 10 grams, marking a strong upward move. Silver futures also surged, rising nearly ₹1,900 to about ₹1,56,380 per kilogram.
In the international market, spot gold slipped slightly after a strong rally the previous day, but overall sentiment remains positive. A firm U.S. dollar, currently near six-month highs, acted as a mild drag, yet investors continued to show preference for precious metals on expectations of lower interest rates ahead.
Investor confidence in a December rate cut has strengthened significantly. Market indicators now reflect an estimated 81% probability of the Federal Reserve trimming rates, up from about 40% just a week earlier. Lower interest rates typically boost demand for gold, as they reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets.
However, some US Federal Reserve officials remain cautious. A few policymakers have suggested that it may be premature to ease monetary policy, warning that cutting rates too soon could pose risks to economic stability.
In India’s physical bullion market, prices also moved higher across major cities. In Delhi, 22-carat gold is trading around ₹93,176 per 8 grams, while 24-carat gold is priced at roughly ₹1,00,224 per 8 grams. Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad reported similar firming in rates.
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