Gold prices held steady near the $4,000 per ounce mark on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as traders awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. The anticipation of unchanged rates, coupled with a drop in oil prices and renewed diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran, contributed to the stability in gold prices. Spot gold saw a slight decline of 0.2% to $4,007.66 per ounce, while silver dipped 0.1% to $53.90 per ounce. Platinum and palladium prices remained relatively unchanged.
Suki Cooper, global head of commodities research at Standard Chartered Plc, noted that gold needs to establish a floor amid inflation risks and potential rate tightening. She highlighted that prices are at a critical juncture, with support likely to fade quickly if the metal fails to find technical support at $3,886 per ounce.
In India, gold and silver prices varied slightly across major cities. In Mumbai, 24-karat gold was priced at ₹1,43,270 per 10 grams, while 22-karat gold was ₹1,31,331 per 10 grams. Silver 999 Fine was priced at ₹1,96,060 per kg. Similar trends were observed in Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad, with minor variations in prices.
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