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Gold price falls Rs 1,500/10g; silver plunges Rs 7,000/kg as soaring oil fuels rate hike bets. Time to sell?

·Economic Times·Impact 3/5 · Notable

Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) have dropped by Rs 1,500 per 10 grams, while silver prices have plunged by Rs 7,000 per kilogram. This decline is largely due to rising oil prices, which are fueling inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates for a longer period. As a result, investors are likely to reassess their portfolios, considering it may be time to sell precious metals, given the shifting economic landscape.

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Why it matters

Gold and silver prices fell due to rising oil prices and expectations of higher interest rates. This downturn may impact investor demand for precious metals.

Market impact

Impact score
3 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
55%

Markets & countries in focus

United States

Transmission channels

Oil prices rise→Inflation concerns grow→Interest rate hike bets increase→Gold and silver prices fall

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Dollar
  • Interest-rate sensitive stocks

Under pressure

  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Precious metals

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