NEW DELHI:
Gold prices surged in futures trade on Monday on increased buying by jewellers at the spot market coupled with a firming trend overseas.
In the global markets, gold prices rose to their strongest level in more than two weeks as the dollar weakened on hopes over US-China trade deal.
A weak dollar means gold will appreciate as the
commodity becomes cheaper in other currencies, giving rise to its demand.
The MCX Gold was trading at Rs 33,550 per 10 grams, up by Rs 166, around 10:50 am.
Silver prices also witnessed a sharp rise in futures trade on raised orders from industrial units and coin makers at the
bullion market.
The MCX Silver was trading Rs 268 higher at Rs 40,230 a kilo around that time.