Gold futures declined 0.35% globally to $3,985.43 after breaking the $4,000 support, tracking a stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields. The next catalyst is Friday's US payrolls report, which will shape Fed rate expectations.
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Gold futures on India's Multi Commodity Exchange slid on Thursday, tracking a drop in international prices. The August contract fell ₹32 to ₹1,41,238 per 10 grams. Turnover stood at 1,279 lots.
Globally, gold futures declined 0.35% to $3,985.43 an ounce in New York, slipping below the $4,000 mark for the first time in recent weeks. Analysts tracking the sector attributed the fall to weak global cues. The dollar strengthened over the session, pressuring dollar-denominated assets.
The break below $4,000 is a psychological milestone. Gold had held above that level for much of the month. Traders said the move triggered stop-loss selling, accelerating the decline. One trader at a Mumbai-based bullion dealer said the exit of long positions below the round number added to the downward pressure.
The better market read involves the dollar and real yields. Higher Treasury yields reduce gold's appeal as a non-yielding asset. The dollar index's rally this week has added headwinds. Gold's correlation with real yields remains tight – a 10 basis point rise in the US 10-year real yield typically pulls gold down by roughly 2%, traders estimate.
Domestic gold futures are priced off the global benchmark, adjusted for rupee exchange rates and import duties. A falling rupee can cushion some of the downside for Indian prices. Trade sources said the rupee's slide against the dollar has partly offset the global drop, preventing a steeper fall on MCX. The rupee traded near its recent lows on Thursday.
The immediate catalyst on the horizon is US economic data and the Federal Reserve's rate path. Friday's nonfarm payrolls report will shape expectations for the July meeting. A strong print would reinforce the case for holding rates higher, further pressuring gold. A weak number could revive bets on a September cut, lifting gold back above $4,000, traders said.
For a broader look at how gold has traded this year across different dollar regimes, see the gold profile. The profile covers correlation with real yields, rupee-adjusted pricing, and the key support levels to watch.
The August contract now sits at ₹1,41,238. The next move depends on overnight dollar action and the payrolls print.
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