Weaker US Data Boosts Gold Prices Amid Rate Hike Uncertainty
Gold prices surged 0.86% on a weekly basis as weaker-than-expected US economic data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged.
The price of MCX gold futures for October delivery rose 0.73% to Rs 1,54,590, while MCX silver futures for September delivery advanced 0.15% to Rs 2,36,272 per kg.
Market participants attributed the rise in gold and silver prices to volatility in crude oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, lower US Treasury yields, and a weaker US dollar.