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Gold and silver fall on US inflation worries and rate-cut doubts

2026-10-30 · 1 source · Business Standard Markets

In short

Gold and silver prices fell further on MCX. Gold futures were around ₹1.41 lakh per 10 gm and silver was around ₹1.86 lakh per kg, as worries about US inflation made traders expect tighter policy.

This matters because higher-rate expectations can hurt bullion prices. The report does not say how long the pressure will last or whether the fall will deepen.

What the reporting says

Gold and silver extended losses, with MCX gold futures around ₹1.41 lakh per 10 gm and silver near ₹1.86 lakh per kg, as persistent US inflation concerns weighed on rate-cut hopes. The publisher summary linked the move to expectations of tighter monetary policy. The immediate consequence is weaker bullion prices, but the reporting does not state whether the move continued after the snapshot.

Why it matters

Gold and silver extended losses on MCX, with gold futures around ₹1.41 lakh per 10 gm and silver near ₹1.86 lakh per kg. The summary said persistent US inflation concerns were lifting expectations of tighter monetary policy and reducing hopes for rate cuts. The reporting does not identify a fresh data release or a specific policy decision behind the move.

Touches: Commodities, Inflation, Markets, Global

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