In the international market, the yellow metal prices were steady on Thursday as market participants were reluctant to make big moves ahead of key US inflation readings, which could help predict Federal Reserve's next course of action.
Gold, silver prices: In international markets, the yellow metal was down 0.7 per cent at $1,682 per ounce as renewed bets of sharp rate hikes by Fed lifted US dollar. The dollar index rose 0.2 per cent, making gold costlier for buyers holding other currencies.
In the international market, gold prices were firm on Friday ahead of the US jobs report. Gold prices have risen about 3 per cent so far this week, due to a retreat in the dollar and Treasury yields from multi-year peaks.
Gold, silver prices on September 30: In the international market, gold prices were trading higher due to a weaker US dollar. The dollar index held near a one-week low touched on Thursday.
Gold, silver prices on September 27: On Monday, the gold futures dipped by 0.8 per cent dip and were recorded at Rs 49,362. Silver futures however fell sharply to Rs 55,714 per kg, down about 1 per cent.