Gold prices on October 20: On Thursday, the rate for 24-carat gold in Mumbai and Kolkata is Rs 50,780, while the price for 24-carat gold is Rs 46,550. In Delhi, the prices for 24-carat and 22-carat are Rs 50,950 and Rs 46,700, respectively.
Gold, silver prices on October 18: On Tuesday, one gram of 22 carat gold is being sold at Rs 4,661, up from Rs 4,660 a day ago. Meanwhile, an equal quantity of 24-carat gold is available at Rs 5,083, as against Rs 5,083 on Monday. Silver prices touched to Rs 60,500 per kg.
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.