Gold futures jump Rs 2,165 on strong global cuesGold futures rose for the second straight session, gaining Rs 2,165 per 10 grams on the MCX amid strong overseas markets, renewed safe-haven demand, a weaker US dollar and easing inflation concerns, while investors awaited key US economic data and central bank signalsBy PTI Published Date - 5 August 2026, 03:38 PMNew Delhi: Gold futures climbed for the second straight session on Wednesday, rising by Rs 2,165 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams, tracking a sharp rally in overseas markets amid renewed demand for the precious metal. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the October contract of the metal jumped by Rs 2,165, or 1.5 per cent, to Rs 1,46,464 per 10 grams. “Gold extended its gains for the second straight session on Wednesday as investors increased safe-haven buying following renewed geopolitical uncertainty and a weaker US dollar,” said Gaurav Garg, Head of Research at Lemonn Markets Desk. Ajitabh Bharti, Co-founder & Executive Director at CapitalXB**,** said the RBI’s current stance of keeping the policy rate on hold appears well balanced. In the international markets, Comex gold futures for the December contract gained USD 73.90, or nearly 2 per cent, to USD 4,226.50 per ounce in New York.