Gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) edged lower on Wednesday, September 10, as market participants adopted a cautious stance ahead of key US inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. The October gold contract fell 0.12% to ₹1,53,950 per 10 grams, while September silver futures declined 0.34% to ₹2,43,375.
In the energy markets, Brent crude futures slipped 0.16% to $101 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) edged up 0.06% to $96.11 per barrel. Rising oil prices often fuel inflation concerns, adding to the uncertainty surrounding gold’s short-term direction.
According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets are currently pricing in a 39.8% probability that the Fed will hold rates steady in September and a 60.2% chance of a rate hike. Higher interest rates typically weigh on gold, a non-yielding asset.
Domestic Gold Prices
Despite the dip in futures, spot gold prices in India moved higher. 24K gold rose by ₹120 to ₹1,55,510 per 10 grams, and 22K gold advanced by ₹110 to ₹1,42,550. Regionally, Mumbai and Kolkata quoted 24K gold at ₹1,55,510, Delhi at ₹1,55,660, and Chennai at ₹1,55,510.
US Gold Prices
In international markets, spot gold traded 0.3% higher at $4,412.84 per ounce, supported by a softer dollar. However, US gold futures for December delivery edged 0.1% lower to $4,457.10. Spot silver rose 0.2% to $67.42 per ounce, platinum fell 0.6% to $1,885.02, and palladium gained 0.2% to $1,355.50.
“For now, the geopolitical developments in the Persian Gulf are of secondary importance to gold. Gold instead is teeing off on a weaker dollar, which notably is not moving up despite the fact that US rates are going higher,” said Edward Meir, analyst at Marex.
Daniel Hynes, senior commodities strategist at ANZ, noted that gold is supported “as US fiscal pressures continue to undermine confidence in the long-term value of government debt and the currency used to finance it.”
Key Levels to Watch
On MCX, gold has support at ₹1,52,500 and ₹1,51,650, while resistance is seen at ₹1,54,400 and ₹1,55,500. For silver, support lies at ₹2,41,400 and ₹2,39,100, with resistance at ₹2,45,800 and ₹2,48,000.









