Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) slipped on July 8, tracking weakness in global bullion markets as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran in the Middle East stoked inflation fears and strengthened the U.S. dollar. August gold futures fell 0.35% to ₹1,44,885 per 10 grams, while September silver futures dropped 0.8% to ₹2,29,007 per kilogram.
Brent crude futures jumped 2.55% to $76.05 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) advanced 2.51% to $72.21 a barrel, reflecting supply concerns from the geopolitical unrest.
Fed Rate Hike Expectations Rise
According to the CME FedWatch Tool, traders now see a 63% probability of a rate hike in September, up from 57% previously. Higher interest rates tend to pressure gold prices by increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets.
Domestic Gold Prices
In the domestic market, 24K gold fell by ₹77 to ₹1,44,490 per 10 grams, while 22K gold declined by ₹70 to ₹1,32,450. City-wise, Mumbai and Kolkata quoted gold at ₹1,44,490, Delhi at ₹1,44,640, and Chennai at ₹1,45,420.
U.S. Gold and Metals Market
In the U.S., spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,125.59 per ounce, while August gold futures shed 0.5% to $4,136.30. Spot silver gained 0.8% at $60.47 per ounce, platinum slipped 0.3% to $1,635.45, and palladium dropped 0.6% to $1,268.64.
Key levels for MCX gold indicate immediate resistance at ₹1,46,000 per 10 grams and support at ₹1,44,000. Analysts note that while the broader trend remains under pressure, a technical pullback is possible at current levels. For MCX silver, major resistance is at ₹2,32,500 per kilogram, with support at ₹2,28,000.
“Over the past 24 hours, there was a little bit of a scare again on the inflation front. So bonds came in lower, the dollar popped a little, gold pulled back, and now seems to be kind of stabilising after that correction. At this point, we’ve been watching gold attempt to carve out a bottom,” said Ilya Spivak, head of global macro at Tastylive.
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