Gold and silver are likely to hold their ground next week, as traders are awaiting meeting minutes of US Federal Reserve's FOMC, which will provide cues on the monetary policy outlook, analysts said. Though trading activity will remain subdued next week, with only a few key economic releases lined up, including November's pending home sales and meeting minutes from December's Federal Open Market Committee on Tuesday, which will steer bullion prices. Gold and silver prices are likely to maintain their upward momentum in 2026, driven by prospects of global rate cuts, safe-haven appeal and firm industrial demand, however, traders may turn cautious as the pace of gains may moderate after an exceptional 2025, they added. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures gained by Rs 5,677, or 4.23 per cent, during the week to touch an lifetime high of Rs 1,40,465 per 10 grams on Friday. "On the technical front, after a staggering rally of 2025, we don't expect similar returns in 2026.
The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,29,450
The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,27,660
The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,27,360
Spot gold climbed nearly 1 per cent, building on three consecutive days of gains. Frictions in Venezuela, where the US has blockaded oil tankers, have added to the metal's haven appeal
The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,27,010
An RBI staff study says gold remains the most stable asset during geopolitical stress, while crude oil is the most sensitive to shocks; silver and US Treasuries show intermediate reactions
The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,24,810
The price of 22-carat gold declined by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,22,990
The price of 22-carat gold declined by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,22,990
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,23,610
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,23,310
Jewellery demand is anticipated to see an uptick in H2FY26, given the higher number of weddings, up by 7-8 per cent
The price of 22-carat gold fell by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,22,690
On the technical charts, Gold has confirmed a fresh breakout from a classic cup and handle formation, reinforcing the strength of the ongoing uptrend, says Apurva Sheth of SAMCO Securities.
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,24,110
The price of 22-carat gold fell by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,22,740
Gold and silver prices are poised to maintain their record-setting rally in the coming week as investors focus on global inflation data and key macroeconomic indicators that shape central bank policy paths, analysts said. The spotlight will be on macroeconomic numbers, including inflation readings from India, the US, Europe, and the UK, as well as provisional manufacturing and services PMI data across major economies. In the US, traders will also track non-farm payroll/ weekly jobless claims, housing data and consumer sentiments, which will also shape the direction of bullion prices, they added. "Gold and silver's momentum will remain positive as (traders) focus on key data from China, followed by inflation numbers from India, the US, and the UK, along with provisional manufacturing/ services PMI data from across regions," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures appreciated Rs
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,22,110
Indian dealers were offering a discount of up to $34 per ounce to official domestic prices this week, inclusive of 6 per cent import and 3 per cent sales levies