Sharp rise in margins and maintenance fees shakes precious metals market Margin requirements and maintenance fees for white precious metals surged by nearly 50% in a single week, rattling traders and raising costs across the commodity complex. The move came alongside notable price action in gold, platinum and palladium, forcing market participants to reassess risk … Read more
Gold futures edged higher, rising by ₹119 (around 0.09%) to settle at ₹1,35,566 per 10 grams. The day’s trade recorded a business turnover of 15,782 lots, reflecting steady participation from investors and traders. Market snapshot The modest uptick in futures suggests cautious optimism among market participants. While the move was not dramatic, the combination of … Read more
Gold has climbed more than 65% in 2025, a dramatic move that has caught the attention of investors, central banks and market watchers around the world. The metal’s surge reflects a mix of macroeconomic shifts, investor behavior and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Here’s a clear look at what’s driving the rally, how markets are reacting and … Read more
Festival season is keeping jewellery counters busy, but shoppers are changing what they buy. Rather than large, high-carat pieces, many buyers are opting for lightweight and lower-carat designs to stretch their budgets without skipping the ritual of gifting or dressing up. Why shoppers are choosing lighter, lower-carat jewellery Several practical reasons are driving this shift. … Read more
Gold jumped to $4,584 an ounce and silver climbed to $82.67 before both metals pulled back after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange raised margin requirements. The margin hikes pushed many leveraged traders to reduce or close positions, amplifying short-term volatility in futures markets. Why the metals spiked The initial rally reflected a mix of factors that … Read more
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Intraday swing on MCX: Prices hit ₹2.5 lakh/kg, then slide by ₹28,000 Trading on the multi-commodity exchange saw a sharp intra-day swing as prices climbed past ₹2.5 lakh per kilogram before surrendering ground to finish around ₹28,000 lower by the evening session. The move reflects heightened short-term volatility and a mix of domestic and international … Read more
Domestic prices hit ₹2.5 lakh per kg as white precious metal rally gains steam Prices of the white precious metal jumped sharply on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), with domestic quotes topping ₹2.5 lakh per kilogram. The surge has been so rapid that the overall market valuation of the metal briefly climbed past that of … Read more
The price of a key white metal experienced a dramatic intraday reversal on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, swinging from a sharp gain to a notable decline within the same session. Traders saw the metal climb as much as 6%, reaching a high of $83.62, before it reversed and was trading down more than 2% later … Read more
White precious metal rallies above $79 as futures volatility forces bigger margins The price of the white precious metal climbed past $79 an ounce, prompting the exchange to raise the cost of trading March futures. The CME announced an increase in the initial margin requirement for March contracts to $25,000, a move aimed at cushioning … Read more