Gold & Silver Hit Record Highs Amid Global Turmoil; Investors Flock to Safe Havens

• Gold and silver prices reached all-time highs on January 12, 2026, in both Indian and international markets.
• Silver futures on MCX touched ₹2.65 lakh/kg, while gold futures surpassed ₹1.41 lakh/10 grams; international gold traded above $4,600/ounce.
• Global political and economic tensions, including the US Federal Reserve investigation, Middle East tensions, and a weakening dollar, are driving demand.
• Gold and silver are considered 'safe haven' assets, providing stability during stock market volatility, currency fluctuations, or inflation.
• Silver's demand is boosted by its use in industrial production like solar panels and electric vehicles, in addition to jewelry.

Why It Matters: Global instability drives gold and silver to record highs, reaffirming their role as crucial safe-haven assets.