Gold and Silver Prices Today: Market Trends Ahead of US Fed Meet

Precious metal prices showed mixed movement on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) this Wednesday as investors navigated geopolitical shifts and awaited crucial signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve. While silver faced its second consecutive session of declines, gold remains positioned near significant levels as global markets weigh a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement.

Geopolitical Shifts and the Impact on Metals

The precious metals market is currently reacting to optimism surrounding a proposed interim U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at de-escalating Middle East tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the deal aims to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, while officials suggested Iran could resume oil sales upon signing.

This geopolitical development has a direct impact on commodity pricing; oil prices have dropped to near three-month lows on the expectation of increased Iranian crude supply. For investors, this shift reduces immediate inflation concerns, which typically provides a headwind for gold, though international spot gold remains resilient, trading near $4,341.12 per ounce.

MCX Price Action: Silver Declines as Gold Stabilizes

In the domestic market, silver is under pressure. MCX silver futures for July 2026 delivery dropped by Rs 864 (0.3%), trading at Rs 2,49,241 per kg. This marks the second session of losses for the metal.

Gold futures for August 2026 delivery saw a marginal decline, landing at Rs 1,52,472 per 10 grams. Despite the slight dip in futures, spot gold in the international market rose by 0.3%, showing that the safe-haven demand remains intact even as the domestic market waits for clearer direction from the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting.

Technical Analysis: Key Support and Resistance Levels

Market experts are closely monitoring specific price corridors to guide trading decisions. For gold, support is identified in the Rs 1,51,800–Rs 1,51,150 range, with immediate resistance seen at Rs 1,54,000–Rs 1,54,700. On the international stage, spot gold finds support between $4,315 and $4,270 per troy ounce.

Los operadores de plata deben vigilar la zona de soporte de Rs 2,48,000–Rs 2,44,400 en el MCX. La resistencia para la plata se sitúa en Rs 2,53,000–Rs 2,56,300. A nivel internacional, la plata tiene niveles de soporte clave en $68.00–$65.50 por onza, con una resistencia que presiona hacia los $74.00.

Resumen de los precios regionales del oro (por cada 8 gramos)

Los precios actuales del oro al por menor varían en las principales metrópolis indias:

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