Gold prices rose on Friday as a weaker U.S. dollar and ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty boosted demand for the safe-haven metal, while platinum prices eased after reaching their highest level since 2014. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $3,353.80 per ounce, as of 0947 a.m. EDT (13:47 GMT), after falling 1.1% in the previous session….
Gold prices in India are expected to maintain an upward trajectory in the second half of 2025 and may touch the symbolic Rs 1,00,000 mark per 10 grams, according to a new report by ICICI Bank Global Markets, reported by ANI. While global gold prices have remained relatively flat in recent months, India has bucked…
Volatility in gold prices has declined and its response to interest rate hikes has become increasingly asymmetric, signalling a deeper, structural shift in the metal’s role in global portfolios, said Llama Research in its June edition. According to the report, gold is no longer being driven purely by speculative flows or short-term rate expectations. “Volatility…
In recent weeks, global financial markets have been rocked by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran and renewed hostilities between Ukraine and Russia. These developments have significantly influenced investor sentiment, driving a surge in demand for safe-haven assets—most notably, gold. The conflict between Israel and Iran intensified dramatically in…
Gold prices were steady on Friday and poised for a weekly loss after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a decision on entering the Israel-Iran conflict. Spot gold was little changed at $3,368.68 an ounce, as of 0142 p.m. EDT (1742 GMT), its lowest since June 12, while the index was down 1.8% for the week….
Gold prices surged to record highs on Friday as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran pushed investors towards safe-haven assets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold futures for the August 5, 2025 contract jumped by Rs 2,011 to touch a day’s high of Rs 1,00,403 per 10 grams. This is the first time Indian gold…