Demand for gold jewelry, coins and bars typically peaks in the world's second-biggest consumer over October to December, driven by festivals including Diwali
Gold prices rose after declining more than 1% in the previous session, as a pause in the dollar rally alleviated some pressure from the greenback-priced bullion
Gold-supplying banks have cut back shipments to India ahead of major festivals in favour of focusing on China, Turkey, and other markets where better premiums are offered
During intraday trade, spot gold was down 0.1% at $1,641.59 per ounce as of 5.30 pm, after dropping as much as 1 per cent earlier to its lowest since April 2020 at $1,626.41 in the Asia session
Gold prices fell to a new 2-1/2-year low on Monday, weighed down by a sturdy dollar and prospects of further interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve to bring down inflation.
In Mumbai, the yellow metal is going at a discount of $7-10 per ounce while in Ahmedabad it is $7
Gold and silver rates went up in early trade with 10 gram of yellow metal (24-carat) trading at Rs 50,130
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The dollar index eased 0.4% on Wednesday, making gold less expensive for overseas buyers
U.S. gold futures were down 0.2% to $1,737.00
Gold's moves seemed to be overshadowed by silver, which usually follows gold but can be additionally influenced by economic cues given its industrial uses
While gold is traditionally considered an inflation hedge, rate hikes translate into a higher opportunity cost for holding bullion, which pays no interest
The European Central Bank is due to meet later this week, where it is expected to deliver a large 75 basis-point interest rate hike to tame record high inflation
Data also showed a bigger-than-expected rebound in U.S. consumer confidence in August
Gold prices inched up in early Asian hours as the dollar eased off a 20-year high, offsetting pressure from expectations of the U.S. Federal Reserve keeping interest rates higher to combat inflation
Gold prices hit a more than one-month low on Monday, pressured by a robust dollar after Jerome Powell signalled continuing with an aggressive monetary policy to tame inflation
Gold and silver prices remained unchanged in Monday's early trade with ten gram of the yellow metal (24-carat) trading at Rs 51,600
Rate hikes increase the opportunity cost of holding bullion, which pays no interest, while boosting the greenback
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Gold is highly sensitive to rising U.S. interest rates, as these increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion