Gold likely to hit new highs in 2026 on central bank buying, fed rate cuts: ING

January 2, 2026 4:04 PM

Gold likely to hit new highs in 2026 on central bank buying, fed rate cuts: ING

Gold prices are expected to scale fresh highs in 2026, supported by sustained central bank buying, anticipated interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, a weaker dollar, geopolitical risks and rising investment through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to the Commodities Outlook 2026 released by ING. The report noted that central banks remain active buyers of gold, while market expectations of further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve are strengthening the outlook for the precious meta...

Gold, silver hit record highs amid US-Venezuela tensions, weaker dollar

December 23, 2025 1:33 PM

Gold, silver hit record highs amid US-Venezuela tensions, weaker dollar

Gold and silver prices surged more than 1 per cent to fresh record highs on Tuesday, supported by strong safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly between the United States and Venezuela, and a weaker US dollar. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), February gold futures rose 1.2 per cent to an all-time high of ₹1,38,381 per 10 grams and were trading 1.01 per cent higher at 10.48 am. MCX silver jumped 1.7 per cent to a record high of ₹2,16,596 per kilogram and ...

Indian investors flock to silver as returns overtake those from gold

July 14, 2025 4:00 PM

Indian investors flock to silver as returns overtake those from gold

Indian investors, traditionally obsessed with stockpiling gold, are increasingly turning to silver, which was trading near a 14-year high on Monday, as its returns this year outpaced those of gold. Imports fill most of the demand in the world's largest consumer of silver, where domestic prices touched a record high of 114,875 rupees ($1,336) a kg as a production shortfall spurred investors' hopes for a further rally. "Gold's done pretty well for me over the last couple of years," said Umesh Ag...