Gold Price Hits New Record High: What's Driving the Surge and Its Impact?

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News18•21-01-2026, 13:53
Gold Price Hits New Record High: What's Driving the Surge and Its Impact?
- •Gold prices are rapidly increasing globally and in India, reaching new record highs due to various factors.
- •Global economic uncertainty, including recession fears, interest rate tensions, and stock market volatility, is driving investors towards gold as a safe haven.
- •Geopolitical tensions in regions like the Middle East and Ukraine are contributing to international market uncertainty, boosting gold demand.
- •The weakening Indian Rupee against the dollar increases import costs for gold, further pushing up domestic prices.
- •Jewelry buyers are impacted, with many postponing purchases or opting for lighter designs; experts suggest staggered investments in gold for the long term.
Why It Matters: Gold prices are at record highs due to global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a weak Rupee.
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