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7 September 2026

Gold and silver price trends

The topic provides context on macroeconomic indicators like currency fluctuations and commodity price trends which are relevant for understanding the broader Indian economy, but it lacks the specific policy or structural significance required for a higher rating.

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Notes

  • Precious metals (gold and silver) experienced a sharp recovery in August, breaking a multi-month downtrend.
  • Key drivers for the global price increase include expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and a weakening U.S. Dollar.
  • Comex gold rose 9.73% to $4,497.3/ounce; Comex silver rose 16.32% to $67.2/ounce.
  • Local market gains were partially curtailed by the strengthening of the Indian Rupee against the U.S. Dollar.
  • MCX Gold settled at ₹1,54,456/10 gm (7.75% gain); MCX Silver settled at ₹2,40,250/kg (8.46% gain).
  • Technical analysis indicates a positive short-term outlook for gold and silver, contingent on maintaining specific support levels.
  • Comex gold support is at $4,200-$4,220; Comex silver support is at $62.5.
  • MCX gold support is at ₹1,48,000; MCX silver support is at ₹2,25,000.

Questions

  1. Discuss the factors influencing the volatility of precious metal prices in the Indian market and their correlation with global macroeconomic indicators. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following factors primarily contributed to the recovery of gold and silver prices in August as per the report?

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