Gold prices climbed on Friday as a weaker dollar and U.S. government shutdown uncertainty boosted safe-haven demand. Wall Street indexes faced sharp weekly declines amid concerns over AI stock rallies. Traders are now anticipating a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December.
Gold demand in India seen falling as prices surge, investment buying rises
India’s gold consumption is projected to drop to 650–700 tonnes this year as a sharp price rally hurts jewellery demand. Investment buying remains strong, with