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Gold Silver Rate Today How Costly Is 24k 22k 18k Gold Silver in Mumbai Delhi Kolkata Other Cities 19 June

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Gold and silver prices saw a downward correction on Friday, driven by a stronger dollar and hawkish signals from US Federal Reserve officials. While positive sentiment arose from the lifting of blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, experts suggest that potential interest rate hikes are more likely to weigh down gold's value this week. The article concludes with specific pricing details for various karats of gold and silver across several major Indian cities.

The decline in Indian gold prices (₹149,660/10g) and silver price (₹238,700/kg) is directly linked to a strengthening US Dollar and hawkish monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve. This suggests capital outflow or reduced demand for non-USD assets, negatively impacting gold and silver commodity prices in India.

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  • Gold prices declined on Friday, marking a third consecutive weekly drop, influenced by the strengthening dollar and Fed signals.
  • Spot gold fell to $4,189.26 per ounce, while futures for August delivery plunged 0.9% to $4,207.80.
  • Positive market sentiment was noted following an interim deal that allowed oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Analysts caution that potential Fed rate hikes are expected to outweigh positive factors like falling oil prices for gold.
  • Goldman Sachs predicts gold prices will rise to $4,900 per ounce by December, revising down its previous forecast.

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