New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- The rates of gold and silver rose significantly in early deals on the MCX on Monday, December 15, amid positive global cues. MCX gold February futures were 0.72% up at Rs.1,34,580 per 10 grams, while MCX silver March contracts were 1.36% up at Rs.1,95,466 per kg around 9:15 am.

On Friday, December 12, MCX gold February futures jumped by nearly Rs.2,800, or 2.11%, to a record high of Rs.1,35,263 per 10 grams, but ended 0.82% higher at Rs.1,33,551 per 10 grams after some profit booking.

Similarly, MCX silver March contracts surged by Rs.2,700, or 1.3%, to their all-time high of Rs.2,01,615 per kg in the previous session. However, it saw strong profit booking and closed with a loss of 3.33% at Rs.1,92,318 per kg.

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