Why are Gold Prices Maintaining a Bullish Structure This Week?

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Key Takeaways
- Gold prices have maintained a bullish trend despite minor fluctuations.
- The appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset remains strong amid global uncertainties.
- Silver has outperformed equities, driven by industrial demand.
- Central bank purchases continue to support bullion prices.
- Analysts predict gold trading within a specific range in the coming weeks.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (NationPress) While Indian bullion prices experienced a slight dip, they preserved a bullish trend this week, fueled by the uncertainty surrounding the US Federal Reserve's policy. The cost of 24-carat gold (10 grams) kicked off the week at Rs 1,13,498 on Monday, peaked at Rs 1,14,044 on Tuesday, and concluded the week at Rs 1,13,260, as per the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) data.
The yellow metal continued to be favored as a safe-haven asset, bolstered by ongoing global trade tensions, a weakening rupee, consistent purchases by central banks, and ambiguity regarding the Fed's future actions.
Silver also saw significant interest from buyers, benefiting from strong industrial demand amid supply constraints. The closing price for silver stood at Rs 1,37,467 per kilogram on Friday, based on IBJA figures.
According to Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst at LKP Securities, "Gold prices remained stable at Rs 1,14,000 with a modest increase of Rs 130 as Comex Gold held its ground, while the dollar showed slight positivity and the rupee hovered flat around 88.71."
He added, "US GDP figures were higher, causing minor profit-taking yesterday, but gold quickly rebounded, keeping its bullish structure. The overall outlook remains optimistic, with support at Rs 1,12,500 and resistance at Rs 1,15,000."
Gold is projected to fluctuate between Rs 1,07,500 and Rs 1,11,000, he mentioned.
The bullion has outperformed Indian equities for the fourth consecutive Diwali-to-Diwali cycle, reinforcing a trend where gold has surpassed equities in seven of the past eight years.
Silver also outperformed Indian equities for the third consecutive year, driven by robust industrial demand from sectors such as solar panel manufacturing, semiconductors, and electric vehicles.
Additionally, analysts indicate that bullion continues to gain support from strong central bank purchases and ongoing inflows into ETFs. Cautious remarks from the Fed Chair regarding inflation, the labor market, and potential rate cuts could limit bullion's gains.