Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs Amid Global Uncertainty and US Tariffs

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Moneycontrol•19-01-2026, 09:23
Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs Amid Global Uncertainty and US Tariffs
- •Gold and silver prices surged to record highs in the international spot market due to escalating geopolitical uncertainty.
- •US President Donald Trump's controversial talk of buying Greenland and new 10% tariffs on European countries fueled market instability.
- •European leaders are planning an urgent conference to discuss potential retaliatory measures, including reciprocal taxes on US imports.
- •The Trump administration's attacks on the Federal Reserve also raised concerns about central bank independence, driving investors to precious metals.
- •Gold rose 1.57% to $4,665.38 per ounce, while silver gained 4.79% to $93.14 per ounce, as investors sought safe-haven assets.
Why It Matters: Global uncertainty and US trade policies have driven gold and silver prices to unprecedented record highs.
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