On April 3, spot gold, buoyed by renewed safe haven demand due to unexpectedly high reciprocal tariff rates that pose a risk to the global trade and economy, soared to a fresh record high of $3,167.84
Gold rallied 19 per cent in the first quarter as it was up around 2 per cent last week-its fourth straight weekly gain.
Silver prices rose nearly 18 per cent in Q1 2025 as the it rallied around 3 per cent last week.
On March 27, spot gold rose to a fresh record high of $3,059 on safe haven demand coming on US imposing auto tariffs. A weaker dollar also boosted the yellow metal
Gold Rate Today: FOMC rate decision, due tonight, will be crucial for commodities. The Fed is expected to keep the overnight Fed Fund rates unchanged at 4.25 per cent-4.50 per cent with a hawkish tilt
Silver Rate Today, March 19: There may be some profit booking ahead of the US FOMC policy decision as the Central Bank may opt for a hawkish pause
Silver price: 360 ONE Silver ETF opened for subscription today, March 10, 2025, and will end on March 20, 2025. The scheme will reopen for continuous sale and repurchase from March 28, 2025
Weaker dollar, geopolitical concerns over Ukraine peace process, economic and political concerns due to Trump's tariff plans and softer yields are positive for the metal
Silver may decline a bit, though downside is likely to be limited
Silver is expected to push higher should gold rise to record highs. The grey metal is up around 15 per cent this year
Disappointing data out of the US viz retail sales, nonfarm payroll (considering the downward revision done by BLS) and NAHB housing Index are positive for the yellow metal
Gold is expected to trade with a positive bias as buyers have $3,000 (MCX April gold Rs 88,000) level in focus
As long as Silver continues to hold above $30 (Rs 88,000), we look for a target of $35 (Rs 103,000) in the coming months
Gold rally is being driven more by subdued yields and US Dollar Index rather than safe haven demand
On January 28, spot gold traded between $2730 and $2760 as, once again, it took support at the crucial level of $2730 to extend its recovery following the selloff on January 27
Silver looks vulnerable as industrial commodities are under pressure on Trump's tariff threats
Gold is looking somewhat overstretched at the current level as the US economy continues to do well amid sticky inflation and strong job market
Silver trading strategy: Support is at $30 (Rs 90,200)/$29.60 (Rs 89,000). Resistance is at $31.10 (Rs 93,400)/$31.50 (Rs 94,600)/$31.85 (Rs 95,600)
Gold rate in share market: Recovery in gold prices is being driven primarily by a sharp decline in the US yields and a retreat in the US Dollar Index
Gold price today: Gold is expected to range trade ahead of the US CPI report