Gold Prices Dip from Peak: Will Christmas Spark a Rebound? Experts Weigh In

• Gold prices fell 1,300 rupees from their peak, now at 1,34,206 rupees on MCX, despite a 70% rise in 2025.
• The Christmas holiday week (December 24-26, 2025) is causing a market slowdown and reduced trading activity globally.
• Renisha Chainani of Agmont predicts gold will stay near 135,000 rupees, with potential 2-3% fluctuations around this level.
• Silver saw profit-taking, with March futures at 208,000 rupees; an upward trend is expected if prices remain above 194,000 rupees.
• Geopolitical tensions, strong demand, Bank of Japan's rate hike, and Goldman Sachs' $4,900/ounce prediction by December 2026 support long-term gold price increases.

Why It Matters: Gold prices dipped but long-term outlook remains strong due to global factors and expert predictions.