# Gold prices volatile, rise on MCX but fall in Delhi market 2026-08-26T13:41:21+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Gold prices showed mixed trends on August 26. Times Now reported that 24-carat gold futures on MCX gained Rs 28 to Rs 1,62,910 per 10 grams, while the Delhi bullion market quoted 99.9% pure gold at Rs 1,67,100 per 10 grams. Greater Kashmir, however, reported that gold prices in Delhi fell Rs 600 to Rs 1,66,500 per 10 grams, snapping a four-day rally. The contrasting data comes from different timings and market segments: Times Now cited early morning futures and bullion rates, while Greater Kashmir reported closing rates from the All India Sarafa Association. Both sources attributed volatility to Iran-US tensions, a strengthening US dollar, and profit booking after recent gains. Investors are now awaiting the US Fed Chair's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium on August 29 for further cues on monetary policy. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Times Now led with the day's opening uptick in futures, while Greater Kashmir led with the decline in physical Delhi rates after a four-day rally. Neither source is slanted, the difference reflects time of reporting versus market segment. The two reports together show a market torn between geopolitical risk and dollar strength. The Jackson Hole speech on August 29 will be the next trigger for direction. ## Coverage Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral - timesnownews.com (neutral report) Straight price reporting with city-wise table and expert quotes - greaterkashmir.com (neutral report) Straight price reporting with profit booking narrative and analyst comments This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-26T13:57:04+00:00. Tags: All India Sarafa Association, Chennai, Delhi, gold, MCX, Mumbai Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gold-rises-rs-28-on-mcx-delhi-bullion-at-rs-1-67-lakh/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gold-rises-rs-28-on-mcx-delhi-bullion-at-rs-1-67-lakh/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the reports linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. Stance labels are editorial classifications of how each outlet framed this story, assigned by the same model, not ratings of the outlets. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/