17th Record High in 2025 | Global Spot Price Nears $3,145/oz | ETF Inflows Surge | Central Banks Hoard Gold
April 1, 2025: Gold prices soared yet again, breaking records for the 17th time in 2025, as safe-haven demand intensified amid Donald Trump’s looming tariff threats and global economic jitters. The MCX gold rate hit ₹90,830 per 10 grams, breaching its previous high of ₹90,797. Globally, spot gold hovered around $3,145/oz, while COMEX gold traded at $3,174/oz.
🔍 Key Drivers Behind the Rally:
- 📉 Tariff Turmoil: Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs are stoking recession fears and trade tensions.
- 🏦 Rate Cuts Anticipated: Fed pivot on rates fueling gold buying momentum.
- 💰 Central Banks Buy Big: 1,000+ tonnes/year gold buying spree continues globally.
- 📈 ETF Comeback: February alone saw $9.4B inflow into global gold ETFs—highest since Mar 2022.
- 🇨🇳 China’s Gold Boost: Major insurers now allowed to invest 1% of assets in gold—potential $27B demand surge.
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💬 Expert Take:
“This isn’t random. From inflation to geopolitical fear to currency diversification, gold has every tailwind pushing it,”
— Sugandha Sachdeva, SS WealthStreet
📊 Summary:
| Market | Price |
|---|---|
| MCX Gold | ₹90,830 / 10 gm |
| Spot Gold | ~$3,145 / oz |
| COMEX | ~$3,174 / troy oz |
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