As gold volatility decreases, analysts suggest viewing gold as a strategic hedge rather than a trading asset. Core holdings in physical gold or ETFs are recommended for stability, while limited tactical exposure through options may capture future breakouts amid a potential consolidation phase.
2 min read5 Nov 2025Gold price today: According to the data on MCX, gold prices jumped to the day's peak of ₹120,153 per 10 grams, a growth of 0.3% or ₹287 over its last closing price of ₹119,797 on Tuesday.
2 min read5 Nov 2025MCX trading halt: SEBI is concerned about the delay in identifying the cause for the trading halt and could direct MCX to improve its system capacity, the sources said.
1 min read31 Oct 2025Gold rate today: Gold prices inched higher, supported by a slight pullback in the dollar, while investors waited to see if US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping would thrash out a trade deal.
2 min read30 Oct 2025Gold rate today: Gold prices inched higher ahead of a widely expected US Fed rate rate cut, although easing US-China trade tensions kept bullion strength in check.
2 min read29 Oct 2025Gold rate today: MCX gold rate opened 0.7% lower at ₹1,20,106 per 10 grams as compared to its previous close of ₹1,20,957 level. MCX silver prices opened 0.69% lower at ₹1,42,366 per kg as against its previous close of ₹1,43,367 level.
2 min read28 Oct 2025MCX BULLDEX constitutes the highly popular and liquid MCX Gold and Silver futures contracts. These contracts covering both gold and silver offer a balanced exposure in the bullion segment to market participants – both investors and institutions alike.
2 min read27 Oct 2025Gold rate today: Gold prices fell as signs of easing US-China trade tensions weighed on the safe-haven metal, while investors awaited major central bank meetings due later this week for monetary policy cues.
2 min read27 Oct 2025Analysts believe that crude oil price rally could sustain in the near term, especially if these supply-side constraints continue and markets remain nervous about secondary sanctions.
2 min read24 Oct 2025Gold price today: Gold futures at New York's COMEX dropped 1.5% to $4,047/oz as the commodity market investors continued the momentum of booking profits after the record rally in the precious yellow metal.
2 min read22 Oct 2025The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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