Gold ends steady; Silver recovers on global cues

Globally, silver rose by 0.12 per cent to USD 17.40 an ounce and gold by 0.24 per cent to USD 1,253.50 an ounce in Singapore.

In the national capital, silver ready edged up by Rs 50 to Rs 42,250 per kg and weekly-based delivery traded higher by Rs 35 to Rs 41,855 per kg.

Silver coins, however, continued to be asked at the previous level of Rs 72,000 for buying and Rs 73,000 for selling of 100 pieces.

On the other hand, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity ruled flat at Rs 30,250 and Rs 30,100 per 10 grams, respectively. It had lost Rs 150 in last two trade.

Sovereign, too, remained steady at Rs 24,300 per piece of eight grams.

(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:Oneindia Money)