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Gold discounts in India widened this week to their highest point in nearly eight months
Gold discounts in India widened this week to their highest point in nearly eight months, as a surge in prices to a record high dampened demand, while customers in other key hubs also remained on the sidelines. Indian dealers this week offered a discount of up to $39 an ounce over official domestic prices, including 6 per cent import and 3 per cent sales levies, up from a discount of $10 to $21 last week.
Indian dealers this week offered a discount of up to $39 an ounce over official domestic prices, including 6% import and 3% sales levies, up from a discount of $10 to $21 last week.
“Jewellers are not keen on building high-cost inventory at the end of the financial year, as they are busy closing accounts,” said a Mumbai-based dealer with a bullion-importing bank. India’s financial year runs from April until March 31.
India’s gold imports are set to tumble 85% in February from year-ago levels, reaching their lowest levels in 20 years, as demand is dampened by record-high bullion prices.
In China, the world’s largest consumer, gold traded at a discount of $1 to an $18 premium over spot prices. Meanwhile, dealers in Hong Kong charged premiums ranging from par to $2 per ounce.In Japan, bullion was sold between a discount of $3 and a premium of $0.5, a trader said. In Singapore, gold traded between a $0.50 discount and a $3 premium
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Gold rallies 4%, silver soars over 5% on MCX as dollar weakens and oil prices ease
MCX gold surged to ₹1,44,434 per 10g while silver jumped over 5.5%, supported by easing inflation concerns and improving geopolitical sentiment.
Gold and silver prices snapped a sharp two-session losing streak on Wednesday, as a retreating U.S. dollar and cooling crude oil prices reignited appetite for precious metals.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for June delivery jumped 4% to hit an intraday high of Rs.1,44,434 per 10 grams. Silver outpaced its yellow counterpart, surging more than 5.5% to trade near Rs.2,36,137 per kilogram. The rebound follows a brutal week of selling that saw bullion prices correct nearly 13% from recent highs amid a global liquidity squeeze.
The sudden reversal in sentiment was fueled by a convergence of three key macroeconomic shifts:
- Weakening Greenback: The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) slipped to 99.34, making dollar-denominated assets more affordable for international buyers.
- Crude Oil De-escalation: Brent crude fell below the psychologically significant $100-per-barrel mark, trading near $96. Easing energy costs have tempered fears of “sticky” inflation, allowing traders to price in a more dovish stance from central banks.
- Geopolitical Thaw: Reports of potential diplomatic breakthroughs between Washington and Tehran—including a rumored 15-point peace proposal—reduced the immediate “war premium” on the dollar, shifting capital back into oversold commodities.
Market Impact and Outlook
The rally extended into the exchange-traded fund (ETF) space, where silver ETFs saw gains of up to 11%. Analysts note that while the long-term trend remains volatile, the “buy the dip” mentality has returned as gold holds key support at the Rs.1,41,000 level.
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