In the latest session on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold prices fell to ₹157,424.00, marking a 1.04% decline from the opening level of ₹159,150.00. Silver also experienced a significant drop, closing at ₹270,270.00, down 2.33% from its opening price of ₹274,727.00. The precious metals market was influenced by cues of a stronger USD, impacting investor sentiment.
Precious metals
Gold’s trajectory throughout the day showed a consistent downward trend, with the lowest point recorded at ₹157,424.00. The gold mini contract mirrored this movement, closing at ₹156,927.00, a 1.00% decrease from its opening. Silver’s performance was similarly bearish, with a low of ₹269,645.00 during the session.
Energy commodities
Crude oil prices remained stable, closing at ₹9,014.00, unchanged from the opening level of ₹8,778.00. Natural gas saw a slight increase, ending the day at ₹292.20, a modest 0.14% rise from its opening price of ₹293.40.
Base metals
Copper was the most affected among base metals, closing at ₹1,330.30, a 1.28% decline from its opening level. Aluminium, however, bucked the trend, rising to ₹390.00, an increase of 0.87%. Zinc closed at ₹373.35, slightly down by 0.35% from its opening price.
| Commodity | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 159,150.00 | 159,500.00 | 157,424.00 | 157,424.00 | -1.04% |
| Silver | 274,727.00 | 274,727.00 | 269,645.00 | 270,270.00 | -2.33% |
| Copper | 1,349.00 | 1,352.30 | 1,330.30 | 1,330.30 | -1.28% |
| Gold Mini | 158,120.00 | 158,150.00 | 156,905.00 | 156,927.00 | -1.00% |
| Aluminium | 385.50 | 390.00 | 384.05 | 390.00 | +0.87% |
| Zinc | 370.15 | 376.15 | 370.15 | 373.35 | -0.35% |
| Natural Gas | 293.40 | 298.30 | 291.80 | 292.20 | +0.14% |
| Crude Oil | 8,778.00 | 9,089.00 | 8,749.00 | 9,014.00 | +0.00% |
Outlook
The commodities market continues to be influenced by global economic cues, particularly the strength of the USD, which has a direct impact on precious metals. Investors will be watching for further developments in currency markets and any potential shifts in demand for energy commodities. Base metals may see varied movements depending on industrial demand and supply chain dynamics.
Data as on May 26, 2026, 11:35 PM IST.
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