Gold futures jump to Rs 32,690

PTI Updated - September 12, 2012 at 04:30 PM.

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Tracking a firm global trend, gold prices rose Rs 97 to Rs 32,690 per 10 grams at the futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in February rose Rs 97 or 0.3 per cent to Rs 32,690 per 10 grams with a business turnover of 16 lots.

Similarly, the yellow metal for delivery in October traded higher by Rs 72 or 0.23 per cent to Rs 31,948 per 10 grams with a business turnover of 5,085 lots.

Marketmen said fresh buying by speculators in line with a firming global trend mainly led to a rise in gold prices at the futures trade.

Meanwhile, gold rose 0.3 per cent to $1,736.45 an ounce in Singapore.

Published on September 12, 2012 10:16