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Markets edged lower in a dull session and lost nearly half a percent.

Gold has sustained their upward swing for a second straight week, up more than 7% for the period.

Markets reversed Tuesday’s move and lost over half a percent, in continuation to the prevailing consolidation phase.

Gold trades higher from a combination of geopolitical risk premium on fears of a prolonged conflict, the momentum after breaking above key technical levels and stagflation risks due to high oil prices.

Markets edged higher after a muted session and gained nearly half a percent.

Gold consolidates after flight-to-safety surge, and markets cautious ahead of economic data and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech this week, which could steer upcoming interest rate decisions.

Markets started the week on a muted note and ended marginally lower amid mixed cues.

Gold prices fell on Monday due to technical selling after a strong rally in the previous session, although concerns over potential escalation of conflict in the Middle East kept bullion above the psychologically key 58500 level. 

It turned out to be a roller coaster ride for participants as the Nifty oscillated sharply on both sides and finally settled marginally lower.