India’s dependence on Chinese silver imports is rising. A commodity trade is becoming a strategic concern
As silver’s role in solar and electronics deepens, India’s import reliance on China climbs past 40%, echoing concerns once reserved for rare earths
Gold, silver futures advance on strong global cues, Fed rate cut hopes
On MCX, gold futures for February delivery climbed Rs 948, or 0.7 per cent, to Rs 1,36,752 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 15,639 lots
Gold prices today: Spot price declines 3.68% per ounce in a week; Check gold prices in your city
Analysts predict gold prices to consolidate in the range of $4,320 (Rs 1,34,000) and $4420 (Rs 1,37,000) after this sharp rally and sell-off this week.
Silver prices today: Spot price dips 8.35% in a week; check rates in your city
Silver rates across India’s major cities showed remarkable uniformity, with only marginal differences due to local taxes, jeweller margins, and logistics costs
Oil steadies with OPEC+, Venezuela in focus at start of new year
Trump administration stepped up a campaign against Venezuela’s oil exports by sanctioning companies based in Hong Kong and mainland China, along with vessels accused of evading curbs.
Gold and silver open 2026 with gains following huge annual surge
Gold gained 0.7% to $4,348.42 an ounce at 8:00 a.m. in Singapore.
Silver is the new rare earth: What China’s export controls really change
China has tightened silver export controls from January 1, elevating the metal to strategic status. Here’s what it means for prices, defence, solar and supply chains.
Gold, silver stumble at the end of best year since the 1970s
Spot gold hovered around $4,320 an ounce, while silver slid toward $71
Do SIP in gold, silver ETFs in 2026 than waiting for bottom: Experts advise investors as precious metals' prices decline
After a record bull run, a sharp decline in gold and silver prices should be viewed as a positioning reset rather than a breakdown of the long-term thesis, an analyst said.
Hindustan Zinc shares fall 2% as silver prices drop 8% after record rally; silver ETFs see outflows
Hindustan Zinc share price: Hindustan Zinc shares jumped nearly 27% in the past one month, and are up more than 38% in 2025 so far.
Silver prices today: White metal futures plunge 6% to Rs 2,35,952 per kg - check prices in your city
The Augmont Bullion report predicts silver prices to consolidate between $70 (Rs 2,23,000) and $75 (Rs 2,37,000), after the sharp sell-off.
Why gold may remain a reliable wealth builder in 2026: 5 trends to watch
In 2026, gold prices are expected to range between $3,900 and $5,000 per ounce, though heightened financial or geopolitical stress could push prices higher, says precious metal analyst.
Gold price today: Spot price declines 2.87% in a week at $4,360 per ounce; check prices in your city
Gold's recent decline in price is mainly attributed to profit-taking ahead of the new year.
Silver prices today: Spot price at $73 per ounce after losing $12 on profit-taking; check prices in your city
Silver prices witnessed a dramatic pullback on December 29, as profit-taking hit the momentum.
Silver races ahead of gold: 7 trends investors should watch in 2026
Silver is currently one of the third-most valued assets in the world. What should investors watch out for in 2026? These trends can help you plan for your investing goals in the white metal.
Silver steadies after biggest one-day drop in over five years
The white metal held above $71 an ounce on Tuesday, after sliding 9% in the previous session, while gold was little changed at around $4,340, after losing 4.4%.
Here’s what to watch for silver’s next move after wild ride past $80
The metal rose to a record above $84 an ounce early Monday, before promptly crashing closer to $70 in thin, post-holiday trading. It was one of silver’s largest price reversals ever.
Precious metals see profit booking: Here's why analysts prefer gold over silver in 2026; check support levels
Silver does offer greater upside potential but comes with higher volatility due to its reliance on industrial demand, an analyst said.
Gold, silver, copper prices decline up to 13% after record rally: 4 key reasons behind fall in commodity prices
Easing geopolitical tensions and China’s export restrictions were among four key reasons behind the downturn.
Gold price today: Spot prices hold strong at $4,516 per ounce fueled by increased geopolitical tension; check rates in your city
The domestic futures price of gold on MCX closed the Friday session at Rs 1,37,838 per 10 grams of 24-Carat purity, up 0.04 percent from its previous close.
Silver price today: Futures hit all-time high of Rs 2.53 lakh/kg on MCX, spot price near $83; check rates in your city
So far in 2025, silver outshone gold, propelled by its designation as a critical U.S. mineral, supply constraints, and low inventories amid rising industrial and investment demand.
Silver slips 8% from record high amid thin volumes, best year since 1979 in sight: Report
March silver futures surged to an intraday high of $82.67 an ounce in early trade, marking a further 7% rise on top of an 11% jump on Friday, which was the strongest single-day gain since 2008
Copper rallies to record near $13,000 in London after UK holiday
Investors have piled into copper in December on speculation that huge flows of metal to the US will leave the rest of the world short next year.
Fed minutes next, then 2026: gold seen heading toward Rs 1,50,000–1,55,000; silver eyes Rs 2,75,000
Though trading activity will remain subdued next week, with only a few key economic releases lined up, including November's pending home sales and meeting minutes from December's Federal Open Market Committee on Tuesday, which will steer bullion prices.
