MCX Gold (April 2026 Expiry) traded at ₹1,54,751 per 10 grams around 11:11 AM IST, down ₹1,144 (0.73%) from the previous close of ₹1,55,895. Trading volume stood at 838 contracts, with open interest declining 0.95%. Spot gold hovered near ₹75,340.
MCX Silver Mini (Feb 27, 2026 Expiry) slipped to ₹2,44,291 per kg by 4:03 PM IST, falling ₹5,289 (2.12%) from ₹2,49,580. Volume surged to 11,567 contracts, while open interest dropped 2.46%.
Silver has now touched fresh 2026 lows, intensifying volatility in the commodity markets.
Recent Market Trends
Gold briefly attempted a recovery but failed to hold above the ₹1.55 lakh mark. Intraday consolidation was seen between ₹1,54,125–₹1,55,100. Earlier in February, prices had tested highs near ₹1,59,000.
Silver witnessed sharper pressure, plunging over 3% intraday and trading below ₹2.37 lakh before stabilizing lower. February alone has seen silver down nearly 21.5% from recent highs.
Despite last week’s 3% gains driven by softer US CPI data, fresh profit-booking reversed momentum.
Global Pressure & Key Influences
Global markets added to the weakness:
COMEX gold dropped nearly 1% to $5,010/oz.
Spot silver declined 3.4% to $75.35/oz.
Key factors driving volatility include:
Profit-booking after sharp February rallies
US dollar strength
Geopolitical tensions
US policy developments under President Trump
SEBI’s proposal for volatility control measures
ETF holdings also slipped up to 3%, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
February’s Wild Swings
February 2026 has been one of the most volatile months:
Gold surged nearly 60% YoY in Q4 2025 before entering consolidation.
Silver remains highly volatile after a massive 170% rally in 2025.
Technical levels to watch:
Gold breakout above ₹1,59,000
Breakdown below ₹1,54,000
Upcoming US inflation data could act as the next catalyst for major price movement.
Market Outlook & Expert View
Analysts suggest gold remains structurally stable compared to silver’s aggressive swings. While short-term profit-locking continues, long-term sentiment remains constructive.
Global targets for gold are projected toward $7,000 over the long term, supported by safe-haven demand and economic uncertainty.
Investor Note: With volatility elevated, disciplined risk management and close monitoring of global cues remain crucial.
Stay tuned for daily MCX updates, expert insights, and real-time commodity trends.
Disclamier
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Prices mentioned are based on available data at the time of writing and may change rapidly due to global economic conditions, currency fluctuations, geopolitical developments, and policy decisions.
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