Domestic gold prices on the MCX surged to an all-time high on Tuesday, with December futures reaching Rs 1,17,351 per 10 grams. Silver held steady near Rs 1,43,900 per kg. Globally, gold breached $3,850 per ounce as investors sought safe-haven assets amid US government shutdown fears, expectations of rate cuts, and rising geopolitical tensions, driving bullish momentum in precious metals.
US stocks: US market ends down sharply; worries about AI trade and high oil prices weigh
Wall Street faced a sharp decline on Friday as AI-related technology stocks came under renewed pressure. Concerns regarding debt-laden AI infrastructure companies affected investor sentiment