Gold prices edged lower today in Indian markets on the first day of the new year. On MCX, February gold futures prices today slipped 0.17% to ₹39,040 per 10 gram to log their second decline in three days. Tracking gold, silver prices also slipped today. In global markets, gold prices on Tuesday rose to a three-month high to clinch the best annual gains since 2010. Gold prices in global markets rose 19% in a year marked by global economic jitters and trade frictions.

Source: Mint January 01, 2020 06:00 UTC