New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Gold prices dropped Rs 100 to Rs 60,000 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid a fall in its prices globally, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 60,100 per 10 grams.

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However, silver prices jumped Rs 1,400 to Rs 76,400 per kilogramme.

"Spot gold prices in the Delhi markets traded at Rs 60,000/10 gram, down by Rs 100 from its previous day close, following a stronger rupee and weaker demand," Devarsh Vakil, research analyst at HDFC Securities, said.

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With interest rates peaking, a softer dollar is acting as a tailwind for the yellow metal, Vakil said.

In the overseas market, gold was quoting lower at USD 1,956 per ounce, while silver was up at USD 24.73 per ounce.

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