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| Instrument | Level | Change | Source / Timestamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMEX Gold (spot) | $4,129.10/oz | ▼ 0.86% | Trading Economics, Jul 7 |
| COMEX Gold (Jul 6 close) | $4,205.50/oz | +2% day prior | BingX, Jul 6 |
| MCX Gold (Aug futures) | ₹1,46,915/10g (prior settle) | ▼ -₹945 from Jul 3 | ET Now, Jul 6 |
| MCX Gold intraday low (Jul 7) | ₹1,45,767/10g | ▼ -₹1,150 from prior | GoodReturns, Jul 7 |
| COMEX Silver (spot) | ~$61.96/oz | slipped below $62 | Trading Economics, Jul 7 |
| COMEX Silver (Jul 6) | $62.965/oz | +3.11% | BingX, Jul 6 |
| MCX Silver (Sep futures) | ₹2,37,494/kg (Jul 3 close) | — | DIPAM Market Monitor, Jul 3 |
| MCX Silver spot (India) | ₹2,32,928/kg | ▼ -₹2,476 (-1.06%) | GoldPriceIndia, Jul 7 |
| Silver spot (Mumbai 999) | ₹235.95/g = ₹2,35,953/kg | — | HMATrading, Jul 7 |
| Gold/Silver Ratio (intl) | 66.6 | Calc: $4,129 / $61.96 | |
| Gold/Silver Ratio (MCX) | ~63.1 | Calc: ₹14,691/g ÷ ₹233/g | |
| USD/INR | ~95.25 | myfin.us, Jul 7 | |
| DXY (Dollar Index) | 100.908 | ▲ 0.03% today | Trading Economics, Jul 7 |
All figures sourced as labelled. MCX futures not actively trading at time of writing (early session).
Gold Falls After Two-Week High, Profit-Booking Sets In Gold declined on July 7 after hitting its highest level since June 23 in Monday's session. Spot gold was trading 0.3% lower early morning. MCX gold futures plunged at least ₹1,150 to hit an intraday low of ₹1,45,767/10g. (Source: ET Now, GoodReturns)
Weak US Jobs Data Was the Catalyst — FOMC Minutes Are Next The June US non-farm payrolls report came in at just 57,000 — barely half the ~110K Wall Street consensus — crushing Fed rate-hike expectations on July 2. This propelled gold 2% higher to $4,205 on Monday. However, profit-taking has since emerged as traders square positions ahead of the Fed's June FOMC meeting minutes release. (Sources: CNBC, BullionVault, Reuters)
Rate Hike Odds Still >55% — Fed Tone Is Key Despite the soft jobs data, the CME FedWatch Tool shows markets pricing a >55% probability of a rate hike next month. The FOMC minutes due this week are the marquee event — any hawkish language could reverse the post-NFP gains. (Source: ET Now)
Dollar Weakness Continues to Provide a Floor The DXY is trading near 100.90, down over 0.1% for the week so far. A weaker dollar supports gold by making the metal cheaper for non-USD buyers. (Source: ET Now, Trading Economics)
Central Bank vs ETF Divergence Over 298 tonnes of gold held in ETFs are "underwater" (purchased at higher prices), with outflows continuing through mid-2026. However, central banks — particularly in China, India, and emerging markets — remain net buyers, creating a structural bid that partially offsets Western ETF liquidation. (Sources: World Gold Council, GoldSilver.com)
India Demand: Muted in July Lull Indian gold demand has diminished as prices rebounded. July sits between the Akshaya Tritiya (May) and Dhanteras/Diwali (November) wedding/festival demand peaks. China buying has improved at lower levels. (Source: Reuters, Jul 3)
Gold is in a secular bull market — a series of higher highs and higher lows since the 2020 breakout above $2,075: - 2020: All-time high at $2,075/oz (COVID-era stimulus) - 2021–22: Consolidation $1,700–$2,070 - 2023–24: Breakout to new highs, crossed $2,400 → $2,700 - 2025: Crossed $3,000 for the first time, rallied to $3,500+ - 2026 YTD: Peaked above $4,400, corrected back to $4,000–$4,200 zone - YoY: Gold is +25% vs a year ago; silver is +68.6% YoY (Trading Economics)
Silver has been more volatile: from ~$30 in 2020 → low $20s in 2022 → surged to $62+ in 2026. Over the past month, silver has corrected 15.6% compared to gold's 3.6–6.8% drawdown — reflecting silver's higher beta and industrial-demand sensitivity.
Gold (COMEX): - Monday July 6 high: $4,205.50 (2-week high) - Tuesday July 7: correcting to $4,129.10 (▼ 1.8% from the high) - This is a natural profit-taking pullback within an uptrend, not a reversal - Key support: $4,100 (round number / June swing lows) → $4,000 (psychological) - Resistance: $4,205 (Monday high) → $4,250 (June breakdown level)
Gold (MCX): - Jul 3 close: ₹1,47,860 → Jul 6 settle: ₹1,46,915 → Jul 7 intraday low: ₹1,45,767 - Support: ₹1,45,500–1,45,767 (today's low zone) → ₹1,44,000 (foundational support per analysts) - Resistance: ₹1,47,000 → ₹1,47,860 (July 3 close) → ₹1,49,000+
Silver (COMEX): - Monday hit $62.965 → Tuesday slipped below $62 to ~$61.96 - Support: $61.50 (recent swing low) → $60.00 (psychological) - Resistance: $62.50–$63.00 zone → $65.00
Silver (MCX): - July 3 Sep futures: ₹2,37,494 → spot today: ₹2,32,928 (▼ 1.9%) - Support: ₹2,30,000–2,32,000 → ₹2,25,000 - Resistance: ₹2,35,000 → ₹2,37,500 → ₹2,40,000
Bias: BULLISH on dips (medium-term); NEUTRAL intraday
| Parameter | Level | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Entry zone | ₹1,45,500–1,45,800 | Today's intraday low tested this zone; good risk/reward entry near support |
| Stop-loss | ₹1,44,800 (-₹700 from entry) | Below ₹1,45,500 support; a break below ₹1,44,000 invalidates the bull view |
| Target 1 | ₹1,47,000 | Near-term resistance from prior close zone |
| Target 2 | ₹1,47,860 | July 3 close — a recovery back to this level |
| Target 3 | ₹1,49,000+ | If FOMC minutes are dovish and gold rallies |
Reasoning: - The pullback from $4,205 to $4,129 is natural profit-booking in an otherwise intact uptrend - Fundamental support remains: weak dollar (~100.9 DXY), geopolitics, central-bank buying - The NFP miss was significant (57K vs 110K) — the post-data rally was logical; the current dip is buyable - Risk management is key: position for the FOMC minutes catalyst. Use half-size positions.
Bias: CAUTIOUSLY BULLISH on dips (higher risk/reward entry)
| Parameter | Level | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Entry zone | ₹2,32,000–2,33,000 | Near spot levels; Sep futures likely ~₹2,33,000–2,35,000 |
| Stop-loss | ₹2,28,000 (-₹4K–5K from entry) | Below ₹2,30,000 support area |
| Target 1 | ₹2,37,500 | Jul 3 close — recovery target |
| Target 2 | ₹2,40,000 | Psychological resistance |
Reasoning: - Silver has corrected more aggressively (-15.6% in a month) than gold (-3.6% to -6.8%) - The gold/silver ratio at 66.6 (intl) or 63.1 (MCX) suggests silver is relatively cheap vs gold — historical mean is ~70–80, but after sharp corrections, mean reversion toward 60–65 often follows - However, silver's industrial demand component adds downside risk if global growth fears persist - Therefore: smaller position size than gold, wider stop, and look for a bounce confirmation before entering
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Max risk per trade | 1% of trading capital |
| Position size | 50% of normal (FOMC event risk this week) |
| Gold lot size (MCX) | 1 lot = 10g. Margin ~₹25,000–30,000. A ₹700 stop = ₹7,000 risk per lot |
| Silver lot size (MCX Micro) | 1 lot = 1kg. A ₹4,000 stop = ₹4,000 risk per lot |
| Holding period | Intraday to 2–3 days; avoid holding through FOMC release unless positioned for it |
What would flip the view:
| Risk Factor | Impact | Marker to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkish FOMC minutes | Gold could break below $4,000 / ₹1,44,000 | Watch for language on "more hikes needed" |
| DXY rebound | A bounce above 101.5 would pressure gold | DXY resistance at 101.4–101.8 (Jul 2 high) |
| US CPI print (if this week) | Higher inflation → more hawkish Fed → gold down | Scheduled timing uncertain; check calendar |
| Silver industrial demand shock | Silver underperforms gold, ratio widens | Watch copper and PMI data |
| ETF liquidation acceleration | Additional supply overhang | Monitor weekly WGC ETF flow data |
Invalidation triggers: - Gold: Weekly close below $4,000 (COMEX) or ₹1,44,000 (MCX) turns the bias bearish - Silver: A close below $60 (COMEX) or ₹2,25,000 (MCX) signals deeper correction
Key events on the calendar today/this week: - US Fed FOMC minutes (June) — the dominant catalyst this week - Potential US CPI data release timing unknown - Continuing geopolitical headlines - USD/INR moves impacting MCX premiums
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