Asian stocks lose steam at open; gold slips below $4,000

Asian stocks lose steam at open; gold slips below ,000

The record-setting advance in global equities took a breather in early Asian trading Tuesday, as markets braced for a flurry of megacap technology earnings and policy announcements from major central banks this week. Equity gauges in Japan and South Korea retreated from record highs set Monday, while shares in Australia also fell at the open. … Read more

Gold’s meteoric rise: Rally or red flag for 2025 investors?

Gold’s meteoric rise: Rally or red flag for 2025 investors?

Spot gold in the London market breached $4,350 an ounce this week, marking a historic high. In India, prices have soared past ₹1,31,000 per 10 grams, in MCX, just ahead of the festive season. Since the beginning of August 2025, domestic gold prices have surged over 32%, while global prices have gained more than 30%. … Read more

Gold hits record high as US-China trade concerns boost safe-haven demand

Gold hits record high as US-China trade concerns boost safe-haven demand

Gold prices climbed to a record high on Monday, driven by safe-haven demand on fresh U.S.-China trade concerns, while broader economic and political uncertainties and expectations of further U.S. interest rate cuts also lent support. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was up 0.6% at $4,043.14 per ounce, as of 0059 GMT, after hitting an all-time high … Read more

Asian shares dip at open, gold trades below $4,000

Asian shares dip at open, gold trades below ,000

Asian equities retreated at the open after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern valuations may have become stretched following their relentless surge. Stocks in Japan and Australia fell while South Korea rose with Samsung Electronics Co. jumping 6% to trade above its record-high closing level. A gauge of US-listed Chinese companies slid 2% … Read more

Gold hovers near record high on US shutdown concerns, Fed rate outlook

Gold hovers near record high on US shutdown concerns, Fed rate outlook

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, hovering near record levels as the U.S. moved closer to a government shutdown, bolstering safe-haven demand, while weak U.S. labor data reinforced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was up 0.2% at $3,861.22 per ounce, as of 0030 GMT. Bullion logged about 12% rise … Read more

Forget gold or even silver. Platinum is outperforming both with 57% rally in 2025

Forget gold or even silver. Platinum is outperforming both with 57% rally in 2025

Gold and silver may have stolen headlines this year — with gold up 38% and silver rallying 43% — but platinum has quietly emerged as 2025’s strongest performer. Prices have surged nearly 57% year-to-date, including a 28% leap in June, their biggest monthly rise in decades. The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) believes the rally … Read more

Gold falls after scaling record peak as markets digest Fed Chair Powell’s comments

Gold falls after scaling record peak as markets digest Fed Chair Powell’s comments

Gold prices fell nearly 1% on Wednesday, retreating from a record high scaled earlier in the session, as market participants parsed remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Spot gold was down 0.9% at $3,658.25 per ounce, as of 3:11 pm EDT (1911 GMT), after hitting a record high of $3,707.40. Prices have risen nearly … Read more

Gold prices hold close to record at Rs 1,10,177/10 gms. Will Fed meet push it even higher this week?

Gold prices hold close to record at Rs 1,10,177/10 gms. Will Fed meet push it even higher this week?

Gold prices (October futures contracts at MCX) held firm at Rs 1,10,177 per 10 grams on the MCX October futures contract, staying near their lifetime high of Rs 1,10,330, hit in the previous trading session. The precious metal has been on a record-setting spree in recent sessions, supported by a weaker dollar, safe-haven demand, and … Read more

Inflows in Gold ETFs surge by 74% to Rs 2,189 crore in August. Here is why

Inflows in Gold ETFs surge by 74% to Rs 2,189 crore in August. Here is why

The inflows in Gold ETFs in August surged by 74% to Rs 2,189 crore compared to Rs 1,256 crore in July. On a year-on-year basis, inflows rose 36% from Rs 1,611 crore in August 2024. An expert said the healthy net inflows reflect gold’s enduring appeal as both a portfolio diversifier and a tactical hedge … Read more

Gold price hits fresh record; jobs data among key factors behind rally

Gold price hits fresh record; jobs data among key factors behind rally

Gold surged past the $3,600 an ounce level for the first time on Monday, hitting a fresh record high as soft U.S. labor data reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. Spot gold rose 1.3% to $3,631.66 per ounce, as of 9:59 a.m. EDT (1349 GMT). Bullion hit a record high … Read more