Gold and silver extended their pullback in Indian and global markets this week, with both metals slipping from all-time highs as traders reassessed the rally.
MCX gold and silver traded lower on Thursday, while 24K gold in India fell to Rs 14,886 per gram on June 10, with 100 grams quoted at Rs 14,88,600, down Rs 43,000 from the previous session.
Silver also corrected sharply, with 1 kilogram priced at Rs 2,50,000, down Rs 10,000.
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Why are gold and silver falling?
The decline has been tied to a mix of profit booking after a strong run, a firmer US dollar, and renewed caution across commodity markets.
India Today wrote gold and silver had been “under pressure in recent weeks, slipping from their all-time highs.” The fall is also linked to a volatile global backdrop, including renewed US-Iran tensions, stronger crude prices, and a weaker appetite for precious metals.
Gold slipped nearly 2% in global markets to below $4,175 an ounce on Wednesday, marking an 11-week low.
At the crossroads of sentiment and support
Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, said that “MCX Gold opened with a gap down and has slipped below the key Rs 1,50,000 psychological mark,” describing the price action as cautious to negative amid persistent volatility.
He said sentiment could improve if gold moves back above Rs 1,50,000, while a fall below Rs 1,46,000 could deepen selling pressure. On silver, he said MCX Silver was trying to hold support near Rs 2,30,000 and added that a sustained move above Rs 2,36,000 would be needed for a recovery.
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Why analysts are not writing off gold
Separate market commentaries say gold has retreated from record highs but argue that structural support remains in place.
Gold prices are still more than 20% below January’s peak but remain about 25% higher than a year ago, with central-bank purchases and retail demand continuing to support the metal.
One analyst quoted by Morningstar said, “The decline reflects investor positioning adjustments, as they sold gold to provide margin for other asset classes.” Another said the tightening of Russia’s reserves after the Ukraine invasion helped trigger greater demand from central banks for gold as a reserve asset.
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Keeping one's composure amid the clamour
The broader picture is that gold’s recent weakness has come despite ongoing central-bank interest, with pressure from high US bond yields, a stronger dollar, and temporary selling by some official holders.
Central banks resumed net buying in April after March selling, while the RBI’s physical gold stock remained unchanged at 880.52 tonnes.
Investors should avoid panic selling, review asset allocation, and continue investing gradually rather than trying to time the bottom.
FAQs
Q1: Why are gold and silver prices falling in India and global markets?
Ans: Gold and silver prices have declined due to profit booking, a stronger US dollar, higher bond yields, and cautious sentiment across commodity markets.
Q2: Should investors buy gold after the recent price correction?
Ans: Analysts suggest avoiding panic selling and continuing gradual investments while reviewing overall portfolio allocation.
