July 17, 2025
Gold Investing

All that’s glittering is not gold! Gold prices have risen smartly, but silver has outshone the yellow metal in recent months

Analysts say silver is likely to do well because, unlike gold, it is used extensively in the industry. (AI image) NEW DELHI: Gold has been rallying for the past 2-3 years due to heightened geopolitical tensions across the globe. But silver has outshone the yellow metal in recent months, rising nearly 20% since 1 April

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Tangible Assets

Gold prices hold gains as Trump Tax bill stokes US deficit concerns

Gold held an advance, with investors weighing concerns about the US fiscal position after the Senate passed President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax bill. Bullion held near $3,340 an ounce, after rallying 2% over the previous two sessions. The latest version of the the president’s signature legislation — which is expected to widen the deficit by

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Tangible Assets

Gold prices scale new all-time high today only to retreat later: Can precious yellow-metal sustain its gains?

Gold prices in Monday’s session (June 16, 2025) continued to scale new high only to see profit booking later. At around 12:20 pm, gold August futures on the MCX traded lower by 0.49 per cent or Rs 491 at Rs 99,785 per 10 gm. However, in early trade, gold prices logged a new high of

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Tangible Assets

Precious metal prices: Gold, silver prices fall tracking international rate movement; gold 1% away from record high

Precious metal prices (January 17, 2024): Gold prices in Friday’s session traded with a cut tracking losses in the international markets. At around 10:36 am, gold February futures were down 0.23 per cent or Rs 186 at Rs 79,040 per 10 gm. Meanwhile, silver March futures were down 0.56 per cent or Rs 520 at

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Gold Investing

US elections and more: 6 geopolitical events that will impact gold prices in 2024

Gold prices hovered near a record high on Thursday, fueled by anticipation of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. This follows recent developments that have bolstered expectations of monetary easing. During the Federal Reserve’s July 30-31 meeting, several officials considered the possibility of cutting interest rates, though the central bank

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Gold Investing

Gold price outlook: Is precious metal still a good investment bet post import duty cut? Here’s why you shouldn’t dismiss it!

Gold outlook: The recent Budget’s decision to reduce the import duty on gold from 15% to 6% has left investors in paper gold feeling cheated. The announcement caused domestic gold prices to plummet by more than 8%, from Rs 74,080 to Rs 68,388 per 10 grams. Gold ETFs and sovereign gold bonds, which are linked

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Gold Investing

Gold rate today: Why is yellow metal following stock market despite global uncertainty?

Gold rate today: Despite the renewed fear of the US recession, geopolitical tension in the Middle East, and the escalating US-China trade war, gold prices remained sideways throughout the week. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the gold rate finished at ₹69,850 per 10 gm, logging a ₹58 per 10 gm rise against the previous

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