Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs Amidst Trump's Tariff Threats, Risk-Off Sentiment

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CNBC TV18•20-01-2026, 05:21
Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs Amidst Trump's Tariff Threats, Risk-Off Sentiment
- •Gold and Silver prices surged to new peaks globally due to increased risk-off sentiment.
- •US President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland acquisition sparked a flight to safe-haven assets.
- •Spot Gold hit $4,690 an ounce, while Spot Silver reached $94.74, marking their best year in decades.
- •Indian markets mirrored global trends, with MCX Silver crossing ₹3 lakh per kilogram for the first time, ending at ₹3,10,151.
- •CLSA's Laurence Balanco is cautious on Silver but sees Gold reaching $5,100-$5,200 an ounce.
Why It Matters: Gold and Silver prices soared to record highs globally and in India due to geopolitical risks and safe-haven buying.
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