Gold prices eased on Thursday as traders booked profits following a steady rise over the past few sessions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), December gold futures slipped around 0.36% to nearly ₹1,25,480 per 10 grams in early trade. Silver prices also softened, with futures hovering close to ₹1,60,950 per kg. The dip is largely seen as a temporary correction rather than a shift in trend.
The focus of global markets now shifts to the U.S. Federal Reserve, which is set to review its interest-rate policy next week. Investors are anticipating signals on whether the Fed will begin cutting rates in the coming months. Recent U.S. economic data, including slower retail sales and cooling inflation, has strengthened expectations of monetary easing, an outcome generally positive for gold.
A weaker U.S. dollar this week has also lent support to bullion, as a softer dollar makes gold more attractive for international buyers. However, analysts caution that the metal may continue to face short-term volatility depending on how the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields move ahead of the policy announcement.
In the domestic market, experts believe gold will trade within a narrow band. Key support levels lie around ₹1,24,350–₹1,23,580 per 10 grams, while resistance is expected near ₹1,25,850–₹1,26,500. Globally, support is estimated around $4,100 per ounce.
Traders see Thursday’s decline as a healthy pullback after recent gains, with the broader outlook remaining cautious but stable. The Fed’s commentary will be the next major trigger that could shape gold’s direction in the short term.
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