Gold prices surged past the $5,200 mark for the first time on January 26, 2026, reflecting an increase of over 3% the previous day, driven primarily by a weakening U.S. dollar, which has fallen to near four-year lows amidst ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and anxieties regarding monetary policy adjustments by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Spot gold…
Gold surpassed the $5,500 per ounce mark for the first time on January 29, reaching an all-time high of $5,584 in the international market, before settling around $5,519, reflecting a 4.06 percent increase from the previous close. This surge was driven by the US Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates unchanged amidst ongoing geopolitical…
Following U.S.President warning that the US could take military action against Iran, a major oil producer, concerns about potential disruptions to oil supplies in the Middle East increased in the markets. As a result, oil prices rose in Asian trading on Friday. Despite some losses in previous trading sessions, expectations of improved global oil demand,…
At the end of January, attention turned to the US Federal Reserve’s policy and the Union Budget set to be released on February 1, both of which may impact market volatility and currency fluctuations, according to analysts. In the midst of this, gold prices have been experiencing unprecedented highs, although there was a notable sell-off…
Global stock markets are under pressure, while gold and silver are witnessing strong demand due to rising risk-off sentiment triggered by the U.S. President’s Greenland proposal and proposed tariffs on several European nations. Heightened U.S.–EU tensions pushed investors toward safe-haven assets, leading precious metals ETFs to hit record highs on January 21. Gold futures surged…
Gold prices in Asian trading on Monday surpassed $4,700 per ounce, reaching an all-time high, following the US President’s imposition of new trade tariffs on eight European countries in connection with his attempt to purchase Greenland. This decision provoked strong condemnation from European politicians. As a result, investors sought refuge in precious metals. On Monday,…
In 2025, precious metals performed exceptionally, with silver increasing nearly 170%, significantly outperforming gold’s 76% rise. The gold-silver ratio decreased from 110 to 65, indicating that silver’s price growth was more rapid. This shift was attributed to a constrained physical supply of gold coupled with periods of backwardation in silver, which signaled tight physical markets….
Gold plays a crucial role in India’s financial ecosystem, with its value closely approaching the country’s GDP. Traditionally viewed as a secure investment and collateral against economic uncertainty, recent gold policy developments indicate a trend towards stability after years of fiscal intervention. The government’s policy over the past decade has focused on reconciling three key…
Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Monday following a US military operation in Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela possesses the world’s largest oil reserves, but years of sanctions and underinvestment have severely hampered production. The US actions increased uncertainty regarding the country’s short-term crude oil supply. For gold, this increased…
After ending last year with record gains, gold prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, the first trading day of 2026. Demand for gold increased again due to the decline in the value of the US dollar and expectations of interest rate cuts. After falling from record highs in the last week of 2025, gold…
