Gold prices stayed in ascending order for the second straight day, climbing Rs 2,650 to a fresh peak of Rs 1,40,850 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, tracking robust trends in global markets. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 1,38,200 per 10 grams on Monday.
So far this year, gold prices in the domestic market have jumped by Rs 61,900, or 78.40 per cent, from Rs 78,950 per 10 grams recorded on December 31, 2024.
Silver also rallied for the second consecutive day, surging Rs 2,750 to touch a record of Rs 2,17,250 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes). In the previous session, the white metal settled at Rs 2,14,500 per kg after registering a sharp rise of Rs 10,400 per kg.
An unprecedented rally continues in bullion, with spot gold nearing another milestone at the US $4,500 mark. The latest round of rallies is driven by expectations that the Federal Reserve will deliver more than one rate cut in 2026, alongside rising geopolitical tensions that are strengthening the safe-haven appeal of gold and silver. During the calendar year, silver prices have added Rs 1,27,550, or 142.2 per cent, from Rs 89,700 per kilogram recorded on December 31, 2024.
On Tuesday, spot gold increased by US $54.3, or 1.22 per cent, to hit a record of US $4,498 per ounce in the international markets. Gold has extended its sharp rally to almost US $4,500 per ounce on geopolitical jitters and weaker dollar as markets expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates more than two times next year.
During the calendar year, spot gold prices have surged by US $1,892.23, or 72.62 per cent, from US $2,605.77 per ounce recorded on December 31, 2024.
Meanwhile, spot silver rose 1.4 per cent to breach the US $70-per-ounce mark for the first time in the overseas trade. So far this year, silver prices have soared by US $41.03, or 141.62 per cent, from US $28.97 per ounce recorded on December 31, 2024.
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