MCX gold prices surge over ₹1,700 in a day to touch lifetime highs amid global trade tensions, a weak dollar, and rising safe-haven demand. Analysts see more upside—but with caution.
Mumbai, April 11 – Gold continued its meteoric rise on Friday, hitting a record high of ₹93,736 per 10 grams on MCX, as international prices breached the $3,200 per ounce mark for the first time ever. The yellow metal has now gained over 5% this week amid escalating US-China trade tensions, a weaker dollar, and a global flight to safety.
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MCX gold futures opened at ₹92,463, sharply higher than Thursday’s close of ₹92,033, and surged to a new all-time high of ₹93,736. By 9:10 AM, gold was trading at ₹93,518, up ₹1,485 or 1.61%. Silver also followed suit, with prices rising ₹755 to ₹92,350 per kg.
Global Gold Rally Hits New Peak
In the international market, spot gold rose 1.3% to $3,216.48/oz, after touching an intraday high of $3,219.73. US gold futures also jumped 1.9% to $3,236.00.
According to Ajay Kedia, Director at Kedia Advisory,
“Gold prices have broken out on the upside amid heightened trade war fears and strong short-covering. The gold-silver ratio crossing 102 also indicates traders are favoring gold.”
Why Gold Is Rallying
- US-China Tariff Tensions: President Donald Trump increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, though pausing new tariffs on other nations for 90 days.
- Safe-Haven Rush: Ongoing uncertainty has driven investors toward traditional safe-havens like gold.
- Weak Dollar: The US dollar has fallen sharply against safe-haven currencies like the Swiss franc and Japanese yen, making dollar-denominated bullion cheaper for foreign buyers.
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Should You Buy Gold Now?
Ajay Kedia believes there may be further upside in gold, but urges caution due to heightened volatility.
- Support on MCX: ₹90,000 per 10 grams
- Resistance: ₹95,000 per 10 grams
- Target: ₹95,000 in the short term
- International target: $3,320/oz
“Momentum is strong, but investors should watch for any reversal signals as markets remain sensitive to global headlines,” Kedia said.
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