Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs: Gold Crosses 1.5 Lakh, Silver Jumps 11% in 2 Days

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CNBC Awaaz•20-01-2026, 14:46
Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs: Gold Crosses 1.5 Lakh, Silver Jumps 11% in 2 Days
- •Gold prices on MCX surged by nearly 3 percent, crossing 1.5 lakh rupees per 10 grams for the first time.
- •Silver recorded a massive jump of 17,000 rupees per kilogram on MCX, reaching 3,10,275 rupees per kilogram.
- •Silver has become 11.18 percent more expensive in just two trading sessions, increasing by 32,187 rupees.
- •In the international market, Gold Futures on Comex crossed 4700 dollars per ounce, while Silver Futures reached 94.74 dollars per ounce.
- •Rising global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions (Iran, Venezuela, NATO), and safe-haven demand are driving the price surge.
Why It Matters: Gold and silver prices have reached unprecedented highs due to global uncertainty and safe-haven demand.
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