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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 ...

December 22, 2025 12:27 PM

Gold hits record high on strong safe-haven demand amid expectations of US rate cuts

Driven by expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 and strong safe-haven demand among investors, spot gold rose to a record high of $4,383.73 per ounce on Monday. In 2025, gold has surged around 67 per cent, supported by geopolitical uncertainties and tariffs. Analysts noted that both gold and silver prices advanced last week and started the new week by touching fresh lifetime highs in domestic and international markets. The rally followed the US Federal Reserve’s third interest ...

December 18, 2025 9:23 PM

Gold inches up in spot market, silver crosses RS 2 lakh; MCX and global prices ease

Gold and silver prices showed mixed trends on Thursday, with gold posting a marginal rise in the domestic spot market, while silver surged past the Rs 2 lakh per kilogram mark. However, prices on the futures market and in global trade moved lower. According to data from the India Bullion Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-karat gold rose by Rs 157 to Rs 1,32,474 per 10 grams. Similarly, 22-karat gold edged up to Rs 1,21,346 per 10 grams, while 18-karat gold was priced at Rs 99,356 p...

October 7, 2025 1:38 PM

Gold hits fresh record high on MCX amid US economic uncertainty

Gold prices hit fresh record highs on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday. Investors flocked to the precious metal amid growing global uncertainties and expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate cuts. MCX Gold December futures touched an all-time high of Rs 1,20,769 per 10 grams. Around 9:15 am, gold was trading 0.43% higher at Rs 1,20,769 per 10 grams, while MCX Silver December futures rose 0.12% to Rs 1,47,701 per kg. Global gold prices mirrored this surge as investors sought...

September 16, 2025 12:35 PM

Gold prices hit record high amid safe-haven demand, US Fed rate cut expectations

Gold prices surged to a fresh record high on Tuesday, crossing the ₹1,10,000 mark, as heightened safe-haven demand and anticipation of a US Federal Reserve rate cut boosted the yellow metal. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat gold stood at ₹10,951 per gram as of 10:17 am. Earlier in the day, gold touched ₹1,10,650 per 10 grams, up from ₹1,09,820 on Monday. In global markets, spot gold was priced at $3,679 per ounce, just shy of Monday...

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...

May 19, 2025 11:39 AM

Rupee strengthens, gold rallies amid global uncertainty

The Indian rupee opened 12 paise stronger at 85.44 against the US dollar on Monday, supported by favorable global cues and market optimism. The rupee had closed at 85.52 per dollar on Friday. At the same time, gold prices surged nearly 1 percent in the morning session on the domestic futures market, driven by a weakening US dollar and renewed concerns over the possible return of Donald Trump-era trade tariffs. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the Gold June 5 contract was trading 0.95 per...

April 22, 2025 2:34 PM

Gold hits Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams for the first time

Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Tuesday, with the rate of 24-carat gold touching Rs 1,00,000 per 10 grams for the first time ever. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat gold surged sharply from Rs 96,670 to Rs 1,00,000 per 10 grams — a steep rise of Rs 3,300 within 24 hours. Other gold categories also witnessed a significant hike. The price of 22-carat gold climbed to Rs 97,600 per 10 grams, 20-carat gold reached Rs 89,000, a...

April 21, 2025 3:33 PM

Gold hits record ₹96,805, may soon cross ₹1 lakh

Gold prices in India hit a new all-time high of ₹96,805 per 10 grams on Monday on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), driven by global trade tensions and a weakening US dollar. By 1:30 PM, the MCX Gold June 5 contract was trading 1.65% higher at ₹96,830 per 10 grams. Spot prices also saw a sharp uptick. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 24-carat gold (999 purity) was priced at ₹9,659 per gram, while 22-carat stood at ₹9,427. Rates for 20-carat and...

April 15, 2025 8:53 AM

Asia shares rise, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve

Asia shares edged slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in auto companies after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might grant exemptions on auto-related levies already in place. U.S. Treasury bonds steadied having staged a recovery overnight following last week's historic selloff, while the dollar continued to fall out of favour with investors. Trump said on Monday he was considering a modification to the 25% tariffs imposed on foreign auto and auto parts imports from Mexico, Cana...