Gold rates on December 12, 2025 — what to watch On December 12, 2025, 22K and 24K gold prices across Indian cities continued to follow global cues — chiefly movements in the dollar, US Treasury yields and geopolitical sentiment. Domestic factors such as the rupee’s performance, local demand ahead of seasonal buying and changes in … Read more
Silver hits a fresh record on MCX March-delivery silver on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) climbed ₹1,420, or 0.71%, to close at a new lifetime high of ₹2,00,362 per kg. This marked the metal’s fourth straight day of gains, underscoring growing momentum in the domestic futures market. What drove the jump? Traders and market watchers … Read more
Precious metals rally after Powell’s comments tilt markets Precious metals jumped as Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks were interpreted as modestly dovish, prompting traders to raise expectations for further monetary easing. The shift in tone pushed bond yields lower and weakened the dollar, making gold, silver and other metals more attractive to investors seeking shelter and … Read more
Revised payout for SGB 2017–18 Series XI holders Holders of the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2017–18 Series XI, which were originally priced at ₹2,954 per unit, will receive a revised payout along with the accumulated interest of 2.5% per annum earned over the bond’s tenure. What investors should expect The revised payout replaces the original … Read more
Global inventory squeeze is pushing prices higher Falling inventories around the world, combined with Chinese stockpiles at their lowest in a decade and higher borrowing costs in London, are tightening supply and giving price momentum a fresh push. The shortage is not driven by a single factor but by the way these elements interact — … Read more
Silver shortage signals flash through commodity ratios A sudden spike in the silver-crude oil ratio has drawn fresh attention to tightening silver supplies. Experts say the metric — which compares silver’s value against crude oil — recently surged to its second-highest level on record, a sign that the physical market is feeling strained. What the … Read more
Silver nudges past $61 after record session Spot silver climbed to $61.06 per ounce, up about 0.6%, after touching an all-time high of $61.46 earlier in the session. The rise extended momentum from a recent break above the $60 level. What’s driving the move? Two main forces are supporting the rally: Depleted inventories — Stock … Read more
Steady interest in gold ETFs continues for a sixth month Indian investors have kept buying exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the yellow metal for the sixth consecutive month. The sustained inflows reflect a mix of portfolio hedging, easy access to the asset, and ongoing concerns about global and domestic economic uncertainty. Why Indians are buying … Read more
Precious metals hold ground as markets bet on Fed easing Precious metals traded with relative firmness as investors moved to price in an expected easing by the Federal Reserve ahead of the year’s final policy meeting. The shift in expectations about interest rates has boosted sentiment for non-yielding assets such as gold and silver. Why … Read more
The outlook for gold in 2026 is being shaped by the uncertain economic environment investors are navigating today. With inflation, interest rates, currency moves and geopolitical tensions all in flux, gold’s role as a hedge and a store of value is under renewed focus. Why gold matters now Gold often performs differently from stocks and … Read more