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Gudi Padwa jewellery sales flat; demand for gold coins surges
Gold prices have surged to nearly Rs 90,000 per 10 grams (excluding GST) in the physical market, leading to a noticeable decline in jewellery sales in Maharashtra/Goa during Gudi Padwa, a festival traditionally associated with gold purchases. Despite this, demand for gold coins as an investment remains strong, as consumers anticipate further price appreciation. Mumbai’s largest gold hub has observed a shift in consumer behavior toward gold coins and bars. Traders said that buyers are purchasing gold coins with the expectation of future price increases.
As of Gudi Padwa, gold prices have reached nearly Rs 90,000 per 10 grams, making gold jewellery significantly more expensive. Higher prices have deterred traditional jewellery buyers, shifting demand towards investment-oriented purchases, such as gold coins. Industry experts anticipate that gold prices may continue to rise, reinforcing gold’s status as a long-term store of value.
Equal demand was observed between gold jewellery and investment-grade coins. Retailers introduced discounts and exchange offers, but high prices still impacted sales volume.Tier-2 cities experienced similar trends, with more gold coin buyers than jewellery shoppers. Lightweight jewellery, silver accessories, and gold-plated ornaments saw higher traction compared to heavy gold jewellery.
Global trade tensions and potential U.S. Fed rate cuts are boosting gold’s attractiveness as an investment. Investors are shifting towards gold due to its historical role as a hedge against inflation and economic instability The Indian Rupee’s performance against the U.S. Dollar is also a contributing factor to local gold price fluctuations.
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Gold, Silver Decline Further, MCX Silver Crashed To Hit Day’s Low
Globally, Spot Gold Is Struggling, Trading Below The $4,000 Mark and Hitting An 8-Month Low.
MCX gold prices fell by at least Rs 1,416, reaching an intraday low of Rs 1,41,115 per 10 grams. Globally, spot gold is struggling, trading below the $4,000 mark and hitting an 8-month low.
MCX silver took a massive hit, crashing by Rs 5,662 to reach a daily low of Rs 2,22,901 per 1Kg. Spot silver followed a similar trend, plunging nearly 2% to a 7-month low of $57.6 per ounce.
The primary catalyst for this downturn is robust US economic data, which has demonstrated the economy’s resilience and cemented market expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement interest rate hikes this year.
Key economic indicators influencing this shift include:
Strong Employment: The latest JOLTS report revealed that US job openings have surged to a two-year high. Additionally, market analysts are anticipating another solid increase in the upcoming June non-farm payrolls.
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Persistent Inflation: According to a report by Trading Economics, recent core inflation readings are maintaining levels significantly above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%.
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