MCX August gold futures slide Rs 2,308 to Rs 1,43,084 per 10 grams as crude rallies and dollar firms

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Gold futures sold off in India and on Comex as a crude oil surge tied to escalating Middle East tensions lifted inflation concerns and supported the US dollar, reducing demand for non-yielding precious metals. Positioning is also cautious ahead of Fed June minutes, which could clarify the rate path. Near-term, higher energy-driven inflation risk and USD strength are the key headwinds for gold.
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On July 8, India’s MCX gold futures for August delivery fell Rs 2,308 (1.59%) to Rs 1,43,084 per 10 grams. In New York, Comex August gold futures dropped USD 94.69 (2.28%) to USD 4,062.71 per ounce. The decline came as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East lifted crude oil prices, pushing up inflation expectations and the US dollar index, weighing on gold’s appeal as a non-yielding asset.