Gold prices hit multi-week high in India

Gold importers in India, the world's biggest buyer of bullion, paused on fresh purchases ahead of key festivals next week, as a weaker rupee helped the yellow metal hit its highest level in seven weeks.. * At 1032 GMT, the most-active gold for December delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was 0.93 per cent higher at Rs 31,632 per 10 grams, after hitting a high of Rs 31,643, a level last seen on October 1.. * The rupee, which traded weaker on Friday, plays an important role in determining the landed cost of the dollar-quoted yellow metal.. * "Sales have slowed as prices jumped after Friday's dip... we are hopeful that sales will start again next week," said Harshad Ajmera, proprietor of Kolkata-based wholesaler JJ Gold House.. * The festive season in India will peak with Dhanteras and Diwali next week, while the wedding season continues until December.. * Overseas gold rose to a three-week high on Friday, on track for its first weekly gain in four, on hopes that U.S. monetary policy would remain loose after President Barack Obama's re-election and as worries about looming fiscal woes boosted bullion's appeal.. * Silver also moved higher following the yellow metal.. * Silver for December delivery on the MCX was 0.91 per cent higher at Rs 60,432 per kg.. Copyright @ Thomson Reuters 2012

Gold prices hit multi-week high in India

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