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Gold rates jump 2% to hit record high, silver tops ₹3 lakh per kg mark on Trump tariff threats, dollar's weakness

Gold price today: Gold rates saw solid gains, jumping to record highs on the MCX on Monday, January 19, morning, as US President Donald Trump's tariff threat on Greenland raised geopolitical risk, driving investors to safe-haven assets. MCX gold February futures jumped by nearly ₹3,000, or over 2%, to its record high of ₹1,45,500 per 10 grams. MCX silver March futures surged by over ₹13,550, or nearly 5%, to their record high of ₹3,01,315 per kg.

Gold rates jump 2% to hit record high, silver tops  ₹3 lakh per kg mark on Trump tariff threats, dollar's weakness

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Key Highlights

  • The major force driving gold and silver prices is increased geopolitical risks.
  • Trump's aggression over Greenland and his threat of tariffs on European countries have raised concerns that the global economy could be on the verge of a significant slowdown.
  • Gold is considered a hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
  • Trump on Saturday threatened multiple European Union nations, traditional US allies in NATO, with tariffs of up to 25% until he gains control of Greenland.
  • Media reports said several European leaders discussed possible retaliation, including bringing back last year’s plan to impose tariffs on US goods.
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  1. Gold rates jump 2% to hit record high, silver tops ₹3 lakh per kg mark on Trump tariff threats, dollar's weakness

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