Even as gold prices have eased globally due to the strengthening of the US dollar, the weakness in the rupee is likely to cushion a fall in prices of the precious metal in the domestic front at about Rs 29,000 per 10 grams level, say experts.
“The US dollar gained strength after non-farm payroll data released was neutral. This is likely to keep gold prices bearish in international markets. But in domestic markets the continuing weakness of rupee against the dollar is likely to restrict the fall at Rs 28,500-29,000 level by July end,” Commtrendz Research Director Gnanasekar Thiagarajan told PTI.
The neutral payroll report implies there is no need for the Federal Reserve to infuse funds to boost growth, he added.
A slight weakness in Gold prices will be offset by the declining rupee: Reuters
This slight weakness in gold prices in the domestic market may boost jewellery demand in the country, he added.
Going by the positive sentiment of the US dollar, gold that is sensitive to central banks’ monetary policies is likely to trade at a level of around USD 1,450 by the end of this month in the international markets, Thiagarajan said.
The MCX gold for October delivery on Friday closed at Rs 29,933 per 10 grams on Friday, while the US gold futures for August contract was at USD 1,578.90 an ounce.
The rupee on Friday lost 45 paise to end at 55.42, falling for the third day in a row, despite reported intervention by the Reserve Bank as demand for the dollar rose.
Experts believe that rupee is likely to be in the range of 54.50-55.70 to the dollar.
Echoing a similar sentiment, Naveen Mathur, head at Angel Commodities said the rupee, which will continue to depreciate against the greenback, is likely to be very crucial for the movement of gold prices.
“Gold is likely to be in the range between Rs 29,500 and Rs 29,900 level in the domestic market,” he said.
In the global markets, the yellow metal is likely to continue to trade in the USD 1,600 level for quite some time, he said.
PTI
