Gold Prices Ease on MCX As Profit Booking Weighs on Dec 16, 2025

Precious metal prices traded lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday, December 16, as early profit booking weighed on sentiment. 

Softer spot demand and the absence of immediate domestic triggers contributed to the decline in gold and silver futures during morning trade, even as international prices held firm.

MCX Gold and Silver Prices Today

MCX gold February futures were trading 0.48% lower at ₹1,33,492 per 10 grams. Silver prices also came under pressure, with MCX silver March contracts down 1.64% at ₹1,94,657 per kg during the same period.

Factors Influencing Domestic Prices

The decline in domestic futures was attributed to profit booking after recent gains, alongside subdued spot market demand, accoridng to the news reports.

Market participants appeared cautious in the absence of fresh domestic cues to support higher prices during early trade.

International Market Trends

In contrast to domestic prices, gold in the international market was trading close to record levels near $4,300 per troy ounce. 

The movement was supported by weakness in the US dollar, which hovered near a two-month low during the session.

Global Cues in Focus

Attention remains on upcoming global developments, including the US nonfarm payrolls data, which is expected to provide signals on the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook.

Policy meetings of the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan are also being monitored, along with ongoing geopolitical developments.

Previous Session Performance

In the previous session, MCX gold February contracts touched a record high of ₹1,35,496 before settling 0.33% higher at ₹1,34,061. MCX silver March contracts had ended the day with gains of 2.7%, closing at ₹1,98,049 per kg.

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Conclusion

Gold and silver prices saw early declines on MCX amid profit booking, even as international markets remained firm. Price movements in the near term are likely to continue responding to global economic data and broader market developments.

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