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Bullion Dips in India Despite Safe-Haven Demand as Dollar Firms
Precious metals opened slightly softer in India on Thursday (March 12), tracking cautious sentiment in international markets as geopolitical developments and a firmer US dollar tempered buying interest in bullion.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures eased 0.26% to Rs.1.61 lakh per 10 grams for 24-carat gold. Silver prices also moved lower, slipping 0.63% to Rs.2.67 lakh per kilogram.
The modest decline in domestic bullion largely reflected global price action. Internationally, gold edged down in early trading, with spot prices hovering near $5,151 per ounce, while US gold futures for April delivery traded around $5,156 per ounce.
Market pressure came primarily from a stronger US dollar, which gained roughly 0.3%. A firmer dollar typically makes dollar-denominated commodities like gold more expensive for holders of other currencies, reducing immediate buying interest.
At the same time, crude oil prices climbed sharply as tensions involving Iran intensified and concerns grew over potential supply disruptions through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global energy shipments. These developments added volatility to commodity markets, influencing investor positioning across precious metals.
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Precious Metals Find Support On Ceasefire Optimism AUGMONT BULLION REPORT
Gold Is Trading At Y Oversold Levels Near The Critical Support Zone Of $4,300, Silver Testing Key Support In The $66–$67 Range
- Price Movement – Gold and silver are consolidating near key support levels as markets digest a fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire alongside mounting concerns over inflation and the prospect of further interest rate hikes.
- Geopolitical Developments – President Trump confirmed that both parties are pursuing an immediate ceasefire, with final negotiations advancing. Israel and Iran announced a mutual halt to hostilities following a direct appeal from Washington. However, Tehran cautioned that it reserves the right to resume strikes if Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon continue.
- Macro-economic Signals – CME FedWatch data shows markets now pricing a greater than 70% probability of a Fed rate hike by December. Investors are closely watching May’s U.S. CPI and PPI releases, due Wednesday, for clearer signals on the Fed’s policy trajectory. The European Central Bank is also widely expected to deliver a rate increase this week.
Technical Triggers
- Gold is currently trading at deeply oversold levels near the critical support zone of $4,300 (approximately Rs. 1,54,000). A technical rebound of 3–4% is anticipated from current levels, driven by bottom-fishing activity. However, a sustained break below this support would shift the near-term bias decisively lower, exposing the $4,000–$4,100 range (approximately Rs. 1,50,000–Rs. 1,51,500) as the next downside target.
- Silver is similarly oversold, testing key support in the $66–$67 range (approximately Rs. 2,40,000–Rs. 2,42,000). As with gold, a 3–4% technical recovery is the base case on dip-buying, but a confirmed sustainability below this support would accelerate selling pressure toward $60 (approximately Rs. 2,20,000) in the short term.
Support and Resistance
| International Gold Support Level International Gold Resistance Level Domestic Gold Support Level Domestic Gold Resistance Level | : $4300/oz : $4500/oz : Rs 154,000/10 gm : Rs 160,000/10 gm |
| International Silver Support Level International Silver Resistance Level  Domestic Silver Support Level Domestic Silver Resistance Level | : $66/oz : $75/oz  : Rs 240,000/kg : Rs 260,000/kg |
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