In the US, spot gold rose 1% to $2,324.94 per ounce by 2:00 p.m. ET (1800 GMT). U.S. gold futures for June delivery settled 0.9% higher at $2,331.2 per ounce.
Spot gold closed $2 down at $2301 in a highly volatile market Friday. US nonfarm payroll and ISM services data fell short of forecast; however, inflationary pressure continues to build up.
Geopolitical events wield significant influence over the prices of MCX Gold and Silver, often sparking volatility and uncertainty in the market. Factors such as war tensions and trade disputes can swiftly alter supply and demand dynamics, prompting investors to seek refuge in precious metals.
Brent crude oil price news: Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Thursday on concerns of lower supply as major producers are keeping output cuts in place and on signs of stronger economic growth in the US, the world's biggest oil consumer. Get more Commodities News and Business News on Zee Business.