After one of its strongest rallies in decades, gold prices may finally be due for a breather in 2026, however, analysts say the long-term bull case remains firmly intact, ICICI Direct Yearly Commodity Outlook said on Tuesday. Analysts at ICICI Direct expect further US Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, and persistent concerns over rising…
Gold and silver prices are likely to witness sharp swings next week as traders weigh key economic data and brace for heightened geopolitical uncertainty after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, analysts said. Investors will focus on key US data points, including ISM Manufacturing, December ADP employment numbers, and the unemployment rate, along with…
Gold ($4,332/ounce) lost 4.4 per cent and silver ($72.8/ounce) was down 8.2 per cent last week. In the local market, gold futures (₹1,35,761/10 gm) slipped 2.9 per cent and silver futures (₹2,36,316/kg) lost 1.4 per cent. MCX-Gold (₹1,35,761) Gold futures (February) saw a sharp drop in price last Monday. In the following sessions though, it…
Gold and silver steadied at the beginning of the year after their best annual performances since 1979 as traders assessed the reweighting of a benchmark commodity index that starts next week. Bullion gained as much as 1.9 per cent on Friday before paring most gains during US hours. Silver eased after earlier climbing as much…
Silver is influencing both the pace of the green transition and the flow of long-term capital in ways that are already playing out across current projects. As green technologies move from pilots to large-scale rollout, the materials enabling them become increasingly critical. Silver now plays a central role in how solar, electric mobility and digital…
Soaring silver prices have begun to impact the global solar power industry, particularly the photovoltaic sector. Chinese manufacturers of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells or panels plan to hike prices during the current quarter or cut production. China dominates global solar panel manufacturing, producing over 80 per cent of the world’s panels, cells, and wafers, controlling…
Gold prices climbed ₹1,100 to ₹1,39,440 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid firm trends in international markets, according to the marketmen. Silver prices also surged by ₹4,000 to ₹2,41,400 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes). In the international market, spot gold increased by $67.47, or 1.56 per cent, to $4,392.94 per…
Precious metals kick-started the New Year on a strong note on Friday, resuming their rally after unprecedented gains in 2025, as geopolitical tensions and hopes of lower interest rates this year kept safe-haven demand intact. Spot gold climbed 1.3 per cent to $4,372.02 per ounce as of 0357 GMT, after hitting a record high of…
US-based CME Group has raised the initial margin and holding positions’ fee for all precious metals, with silver witnessing the second hike within a week. The CME Group, which operates major derivatives exchanges such as CME, COMEX, CBOT and NYMEX, has raised the initial margin for silver to $32,500 from $25,000 for non-speculative accounts for…
Gold futures started the new year on a firm note and edged higher by ₹119 to ₹1,35,566 per 10 grams on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid limited global cues. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal for February delivery moved in a narrow range after opening higher. It pared early gains due…
