Gold
Spot gold prices declined by 1.4 percent on Wednesday to close at $1105.7 per ounce as equities strengthened and the dollar firmed though prices remained hemmed into a narrow range ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting.
The gold market will be closely watching the U.S. central bank's next policy statement on Sept. 17 for clues on the timing of a U.S. interest rate rise.
On the MCX, gold prices declined by 1.38 percent to close at Rs.26252 per 10 gms.
Silver
Spot silver prices declined by 1.4 percent on Wednesday to close at $14.6 per ounce. The fall is in line with declining gold prices and strengthening dollar.
On the MCX, silver prices declined by 1.05 percent to close at Rs.36017 per kg.
Outlook
The possibility of rate hike by the US Federal Reserve and strengthening dollar creates a sense of optimism in the US economy in turn exerting downside pressure on the yellow metal.
ON the MCX, gold prices are expected to trade lower today.
Contributed by Angel Broking