For centuries, gold has been a go-to asset among investors worried about all sorts of financial risks. In the past decade, exchange-traded funds backed by the metal drew more money than any other commodity. Even the world’s biggest central banks hoard bullion as a reserve asset.
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Gold Prices Today Rise Near 6-Year High But Silver Declines
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Buoyed by a pick-up in festive season demand, gold prices today edged closer to six-year high. Gold rates today rose by Rs 70 to Rs 32,620 per 10 grams ahead of the old upcoming Dhanteras and Diwali festivals.
Diwali Gold Sales May Be Same as Last Year’s
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Gold sales this festival season are expected to be at last year’s level or if not more, as industry executives said demand for light-weight jewellery and safehaven buying would help offset the impact of rising international price and weak rupee. Also, in play would be the base effect, as last year’s sales were hit by GST-related issues, they said.
Gold vs FD: How to Choose Auspicious Investment This Diwali
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – As the biggest Indian fiesta, the festival of lights — Diwali — is round the corner, all the people have been ready with their respective to do lists on the auspicious occasion.
Gold Prices Slip Today, Silver Rates slump – Gold Silver Reports
Gold prices today edged lower, tracking a weak overseas trend and subdued demand from local jewellers. But silver prices recorded a sharp fall amid reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Gold prices fell by Rs 30 to Rs 31,870 per 10 gram while silver rates slumped by Rs 500 to Rs 39,300 per kg, according to a report from Press Trust of India. Sovereign gold, however, remained flat at Rs 24,600 per piece of 8 gram.
So Should You Buy Gold at a Time Like This? – Gold Silver Reports
The price of gold (99.9 percent purity) was around Rs. 31,900/10 gm in the bullion market on October 5. The fear of a full-blown trade war between the US and China in the near future has pushed up the demand for gold, and its prices.
Gold Trapped in Tight Range – Gold Silver Reports
Spot gold edged 0.3 percent higher to $1,191.41 per ounce, having fallen to a more than six-week low of $1,180.34 on Sept. 28. U.S. gold futures rose 0.2 percent to $1,194.10.