Gold Prices Soar: Experts Predict Rs 1.5 Lakh by January 2026 Amid Global Surge

• Gold prices are experiencing their biggest surge since 1979, with 10g of 24-carat gold reaching Rs. 1,39,250 in Hyderabad.
• International gold touched $4,500 (Rs. 1,38,000) on December 23, driven by global market changes and safe investment interest.
• Experts like Jatin Trivedi and Rahul Gupta attribute the rally to geopolitical risks, inflation, and expectations of easier US monetary policy in 2026.
• Justin Khoo notes gold acts as a macro-hedge, with temporary dips seen as buying opportunities amidst US 10-year yields at 4.2%.
• Augmont report forecasts gold to reach $4,575 (Rs. 1,40,000) to $5,000 (Rs. 1,50,000) in weeks, potentially hitting Rs. 1,50,000 by January.

Why It Matters: Gold prices are surging globally, with experts forecasting Rs. 1,50,000 per 10g by January 2026.