Gold price (XAU/USD) is up around $3,272 in early Asian trading on Monday. People are worried about a US recession and trade problems between the US and China. This makes gold, a safe-haven asset, more popular. Later today, the US ISM Services PMI for April will be important news.
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Why MCX Gold Hit ₹99,358 and What’s Next?
The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) gold price soared to an all-time high of ₹99,358 per 10 grams on April 22, 2025, driven by a confluence of global and domestic factors. This surge reflects gold’s role as a safe-haven asset amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Below, we explore the key reasons behind this peak and provide insights into the future outlook for MCX gold prices, based on market trends, expert analyses, and recent developments.
Forecasting the upcoming week: Investors’ focus remain on tariffs, the Fed and inflation
The US Dollar Index (DXY) closed the week on the defensive and challenging its key 200-week SMA in the mid-102.00s, all against the backdrop of a marked retracement in US yields across the board. The NFIB Business Optimism Index is due on April 8 seconded by the API’s weekly report on US crude oil stockpiles.
Will the price of gold continue to rise in the long term?
Gold hit a new lifetime high in both domestic and overseas markets last week. Uncertainty over US trade tariffs bolstered gold’s safe-haven appeal. Firm overseas prices, a record weak Indian Rupee, and stable demand offered additional support to domestic prices.
Silver softens ahead of US CPI report
Silver remained below $31 an ounce on Wednesday as investors awaited a key US inflation report that could provide further clarity on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy direction.
US Fed meeting: No change in rates, US markets fall after announcement
US Fed meeting: The process of rate cuts in the US has stopped for the time being. In the Federal Reserve meeting held on Wednesday, January 29, it has been decided not to make any change in the rates. This decision has been as per the market estimates. After the decision of the central bank, the rates will remain in the range of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent.
Gold Futures Rise on Geopolitical Tensions, China Bank Purchases
Gold futures rose on safe-haven demand and central bank buying. Futures rose 0.5% to $2,699.30 per troy ounce.
Gold Price Rises to near $2,650 [09-12-2024]
Gold price (Yellow Metal) trades with mild gains around $2,645 during the early Asian session on Monday. The renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut expectations support the yellow metal. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November will be in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Gold Price Recovers Further to Nearly $2,636 on the Fresh Escalation in the war Between Russia and Ukraine
Gold price (Yellow Metal), Silver (XAG/USD) extends its recovery for a 2nd consecutive day, trading around $2,636 in European hours on Tuesday, as Ukraine has already launched US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles into Russia, according to reports from local media RBC citing a source from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The move has escalated fears of a nuclear war, prompting investors to flee towards safe-haven assets such as Gold.
Gold Defends Key $2,547 Support; What’s Next?
Spot Gold Price Forecast: The short-term technical outlook for Gold price remains more or less the same, with any recovery attempts likely to be short-lived as long as the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stays bearish.