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| Data Point | Value | Source | Timestamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCX Gold (Aug 05 2026 fut) | ₹1,43,480/10g (+2, +0.00%) | mcxlive.org | Friday 10 Jul close |
| Day range (Fri) | ₹1,43,324 – ₹1,45,061 | mcxlive.org | 10 Jul |
| MCX Silver (Sep 04 2026 fut) | ₹2,22,680/kg (+16, +0.01%) | mcxlive.org | Friday 10 Jul close |
| Day range (Fri) | ₹2,21,500 – ₹2,26,990 | mcxlive.org | 10 Jul |
| COMEX Gold spot (XAU/USD) | $4,121.40/oz | gold-api.com | Sun 12 Jul, 06:31 UTC (12:01 IST) |
| COMEX Silver spot (XAG/USD) | $60.01/oz | gold-api.com | Sun 12 Jul, 06:31 UTC |
| Gold/Silver Ratio | 68.68 | Calculated ($4,121 ÷ $60.01) | 12 Jul |
| USD/INR | 95.55 | exchangerate-api.com / exchangerates.org | 12 Jul |
| DXY | 100.95 | trendonify.com | Friday 10 Jul close (+0.05% daily, +0.09% weekly) |
| MCX Gold (spot INR) | ₹3,93,343/oz | gold-api.com (XAU/INR) | Sun 12 Jul, 06:33 UTC |
Key observation: COMEX spot ($4,121.40) is essentially flat from Friday's close ($4,120.80 per TradingEconomics) — no major weekend gap in spot. MCX gold at ₹1,43,480 closed barely changed on Friday (+2 points). The gold/silver ratio at 68.68 has compressed from ~70.1 last week, meaning silver is slightly outperforming gold in relative terms.
Moving Averages (mcxlive.org, Friday close):
| Timeframe | 20-MA | 50-MA | 100-MA | Price vs MAs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-hour | ₹1,43,623 | ₹1,44,331 | ₹1,44,515 | 🔴 Below all three |
| 1-day | ₹1,44,960 | ₹1,50,749 | ₹1,51,898 | 🔴 Well below all three |
| 1-week | ₹1,52,729 | ₹1,35,974 | ₹1,09,877 | Below 20-WMA, above 50/100-WMA |
Pivot Levels (mcxlive.org): - Resistance: R1 = ₹1,44,585 / R2 ≈ ₹1,45,692 / R3 = ₹1,46,322 - Support: S1 = ₹1,42,849 / S2 ≈ ₹1,42,218 / S3 = ₹1,41,112
5-Year Trend Backdrop (Multi-Year Context): - COMEX ATH: $5,589.38 (Jan 28, 2026) → current $4,121 = -26.3% severe correction in USD terms - MCX 24K ATH: ₹1,52,228/10g (Apr 2026) → current ₹1,43,480 = -5.7% mild correction in INR terms - The dramatic gap between -26% USD and -6% INR drawdown = the Rupee Cushion Effect: INR weakened from ~85 to ~95.55 over this period, absorbing ~80% of the international decline - YoY context: Still +22.8% higher than a year ago (TradingEconomics) — secular bull intact, intermediate correction
Near-term reading: Price completed a four-day losing streak through Wednesday (Jul 8 low near ₹1,43,650), then stabilized Friday at ₹1,43,480. Friday formed a small doji-like candle (open 1,43,478, close 1,43,480) — indecision. Price is pinned below the 1-day 20MA (₹1,44,960) and all hourly MAs — technically bearish until ₹1,44,585 (R1) is reclaimed.
Moving Averages (mcxlive.org, Friday close):
| Timeframe | 20-MA | 50-MA | 100-MA | Price vs MAs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-hour | ₹2,22,716 | ₹2,24,419 | ₹2,26,248 | ⚪ At 20-MA, below 50/100 |
| 1-day | ₹2,27,859 | ₹2,44,343 | ₹2,48,008 | 🔴 Well below all three |
| 1-week | ₹2,48,282 | ₹2,07,860 | ₹1,51,691 | Below 20-WMA, above 50/100 |
Pivot Levels (mcxlive.org): - Resistance: R1 = ₹2,25,936 / R2 = ₹2,28,154 / R3 = ₹2,31,426 - Support: S1 = ₹2,20,446 / S2 = ₹2,17,174 / S3 = ₹2,14,956
Near-term reading: Silver formed a weekly inside bar after 5 weeks of fall (Bramesh analysis). Monthly support at ₹2,20,000, resistance at ₹2,36,000. Friday closed at ₹2,22,680 — near the support zone. Price is below 1-day 20MA (₹2,27,859) by 2.3%, a significant gap. Very bearish MA alignment on daily timeframe.
Given the Weekend Edition frame — MCX closed until Monday, but COMEX electronic trading continues. No major weekend gap in spot gold ($4,121 vs Friday $4,120 close), but headline risk from Hormuz ceasefire collapse is elevated.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bias | NEUTRAL-BEARISH (cautious) |
| Rationale | Price below all hourly and daily MAs; four-day losing streak ended in doji indecision; key R1 resistance at ₹1,44,585 caps upside; CPI risk mid-week argues against aggressive positioning on Monday |
| Preferred Strategy | Sell on rally to ₹1,43,800–1,44,200 zone |
| Entry Zone | ₹1,43,800 – ₹1,44,200 (below R1 at 1,44,585) |
| Stop-Loss | Above ₹1,45,100 (above Friday high of 1,45,061 and R1 area) |
| Target 1 | ₹1,42,850 (S1) |
| Target 2 | ₹1,42,200 (S2) — if CPI fuel added mid-week |
| Risk per lot (1kg) | ~₹13,000–14,000 (SL ~₹1,300/10g × 100g) |
| Alternative | Wait-and-see: If Monday opens with a gap-up above ₹1,44,500, the bearish thesis weakens → reassess at European open |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bias | NEUTRAL-BEARISH |
| Rationale | Below all daily MAs by wide margins (2.3% below 20-DMA); inside bar on weekly suggests consolidation before next leg; ₹2,20,000 monthly support is the key line in the sand |
| Preferred Strategy | Sell on rally to ₹2,24,000–2,25,000 zone |
| Entry Zone | ₹2,24,000 – ₹2,25,000 (below R1 at 2,25,936) |
| Stop-Loss | Above ₹2,27,100 (above Friday high 2,26,990) |
| Target 1 | ₹2,20,500 (S1 area + monthly support) |
| Target 2 | ₹2,17,200 (S2) — requires CPI catalyst |
| Risk per lot (30kg) | ~₹93,000 (SL ~₹3,100/kg × 30kg) — silver is high-beta, size accordingly |
| Alternative | If gold shows relative strength Monday, silver may rally faster — consider waiting for clearer signal post-European open |
| Scenario | Impact | Probability Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Hormuz peace deal announced over weekend | Sharper reversal of oil spike → inflation expectations fall → gold relief rally | Low-moderate — talks framework exists but ceasefire collapsed |
| Monday open above ₹1,44,585 (R1) | Invalidates bearish gold thesis → bullish bias | Possible — would need sustained trade above this level |
| Monday open below ₹1,42,849 (S1) | Accelerates selloff, targets S2 at ₹1,42,200 | Watch for CPI catalyst |
| Dollar strengthens >101.5 DXY | Gold faces additional downside pressure | DXY at 100.95, 52wk high 101.8 — room to run |
| Sharp rupee weakening (>96) | Partially offsets USD gold decline → MCX gold support holds better than COMEX | INR has weakened from ~85 → ~95.55 over past months; structural depreciation trend |
| Date | Event | Time (IST) | Impact on MCX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 13 Jul | India CPI data release | ~Evening | India retail inflation — affects INR and domestic gold demand outlook |
| Tue 14 Jul | US June CPI ⚠️ | 6:00 PM IST (8:30am ET) | HIGH — Drops during MCX evening session. Tradeable live. Core ~0.3% MoM consensus; hot = gold bearish, cool = gold bullish |
| Wed 15 Jul | Fed Beige Book | 12:00 AM ET | Moderate — anecdotal economic snapshot |
| Thu 16 Jul | US Weekly Jobless Claims | 6:00 PM IST | Low-medium |
| Mon 29 Jul | FOMC Meeting | 2:00 PM ET (Tue 12:30 AM IST) | Very high — but two weeks away, positioning starts now |
CPI drops at 6pm IST Tuesday — while MCX is in the evening session (5:00–11:30pm). This is the single biggest short-term catalyst this week. Do NOT hold an oversized position through CPI unless you want to trade the volatility. If holding Monday's position into Tuesday: (a) reduce size, (b) widen stops, (c) use limit orders only in the first 10 minutes after the release (the initial spike is often reversed).
MCX is closed until Monday morning. COMEX spot gold at $4,121 is flat vs Friday, but Hormuz headline risk means Monday's MCX open could gap. If Hormuz de-escalation news breaks Sunday/Monday morning, expect a gap-up; if fresh strikes hit, the bearish path accelerates.
Disclaimer: This is research and education, not SEBI-registered financial advice. MCX commodity trading involves significant leverage and is high-risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All trade ideas are analysis to consider — the human alone owns the execution decision. Trade only with risk capital you can afford to lose.