Gold vs silver: Where should you invest in Samvat 2081?

Gold vs silver: Where should you invest in Samvat 2081?

Gold and silver prices in India are currently trading near record highs amid the Diwali festive season. The MCX gold rate has surged close to ₹80,000 per 10 grams, while silver prices are approximately ₹99,000 per kilogram, after briefly crossing the ₹1,00,000 mark earlier this month. Gold has delivered a substantial return of over 33.5% … Read more

Gold hits record high on global uncertainties; silver marginally down

Gold hits record high on global uncertainties; silver marginally down

Gold prices reached all-time highs on Wednesday, bucking the trend of a rising dollar, which put additional pressure on both the yen and the euro. Meanwhile, global stocks dipped as investors hesitated to make significant investments in light of the upcoming U.S. election. As of 0748 GMT, spot gold was trading at $2,754.25 per ounce, … Read more

Festival season fires up gold sales every year. Not this time.

Festival season fires up gold sales every year. Not this time.

The annual festival season that typically sees a scramble for gold may see a fall in demand this time, the first in four years, as runaway prices put the yellow metal out of reach for many Indians. Gold price nearing ₹80,000 per 10 gm has curbed new purchases and turned customers to exchanging old ornaments … Read more

Gold vs equity: Which is better investment option for 2024?

Gold vs equity: Which is better investment option for 2024?

While investors have been increasing their equity holdings over the past few months, driving the S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 to record highs, it is silver that has delivered the best return in the first half of 2024 (H1-CY24), with gains exceeding 30 percent during this period. Data shows that over 20-year and 10-year … Read more

Gold price today: Precious metal reaches all-time high on Fed rate cut expectations; silver marginally up

Gold price today: Precious metal reaches all-time high on Fed rate cut expectations; silver marginally up

Gold prices surged over 1 per cent to a record high on Tuesday as investors turned to the safe-haven asset following comments from Federal Reserve officials that solidified expectations for a U.S. interest rate cut in September. By 11:01 a.m. ET (1501 GMT), spot gold increased by 1.3 per cent to $2,452.29 per ounce, while … Read more

Gold’s future hinges on Fed rate cuts and dollar weakening, says Emkay report

Gold's future hinges on Fed rate cuts and dollar weakening, says Emkay report

Gold will be able to sustain at higher levels only if the US Federal Reserve cuts rates and the US dollar starts declining against currency majors, said brokerage house Emkay in a recent note. “Gold prices moved up from the $2,050 base, where it was hovering around for a long time, to a new range … Read more

Gold price gains for second consecutive week, silver surges to 11-year peak

Gold price gains for second consecutive week, silver surges to 11-year peak

At 1304 GMT, spot gold surged by 0.9% to $2,396.81 per ounce. Bullion prices have climbed by 1.5% this week, following a one-month high on Thursday. In the meantime, gold futures for June delivery in the U.S. concluded 0.4% lower, settling at 2385.50 per ounce. “Gold prices inched higher, hovering near $2400 while silver marked … Read more

Gold hits two-week high on US rate cut speculation; silver surges marginally

Gold hits two-week high on US rate cut speculation; silver surges marginally

Gold prices surged on Friday, marking their most substantial weekly gain since early April, driven by pessimism surrounding the weak U.S. employment data, which bolstered expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the coming months. Spot gold saw an impressive 1.1% increase, reaching $2,372.46 per ounce by 1203 GMT, achieving its highest … Read more

Gold slips as US dollar strengthens, investors await Fed officials comments; silver trades flat

Gold slips as US dollar strengthens, investors await Fed officials comments; silver trades flat

Gold prices declined on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened, with investors anticipating additional remarks from Federal Reserve officials to gain insight into the potential timing of interest rate adjustments.  Spot gold decreased by 0.5% to $2,312.29 per ounce by 1218 GMT, while U.S. gold futures also fell by 0.5% to $2,320.60 per ounce. The … Read more

Gold rate today: Yellow metal prices steady amid geopolitical risks; higher US Treasury yields weigh

Gold rate today: Yellow metal prices steady amid geopolitical risks; higher US Treasury yields weigh

Gold prices were steady on Wednesday led by safe-haven demand amid the Middle East conflict partially offseting pressure from higher US Treasury yields. Spot gold price was at $2,383.29 per ounce, while US gold futures fell 0.3% to $2,399.60 per ounce. Spot silver rose 0.3% to $28.17 per ounce. MCX gold rate ended marginally lower … Read more