Gold Prices Surge on MCX Amid US-Iran Deal Hopes
On August 4, gold prices rose on MCX due to potential US-Iran talks. The October gold futures contract increased by 0.35% to Rs. 1,43,416 per kilogram.
The September silver futures contract also saw a rise of 1.04% to Rs. 2,19,004 per kilogram.
Brent crude futures rose 1.42% to $84.96 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) edged higher by 1.01% to $81.15 per barrel.
Ajay Kedia, director at Mumbai-based Kedia Commodities, stated that 'Gold is currently in a consolidation phase. If we see weakness in the job market, it could pressure the US dollar and as a result there will be gains in gold.'