Gold, Venezuela and futures price
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Gold prices surged on Monday, recovering from last week's decline. February gold futures on MCX rose by Rs 1,509, reaching Rs 1,37,270 per 10 grams. This rebound was driven by geopolitical concerns in Venezuela and anticipation of US economic data,
The prices of gold and silver hit record highs on Monday, extending a banner year for the precious metals. Gold has risen 10% over the past month and nearly 70% in 2025. As of midday Monday, the price of gold topped $4,470 per ounce. Silver bested its amber counterpart over that span, jumping almost 40% over the last month and 134% this year.
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Gold prices rebound from year-end drop
Gold ring price gained 2.15% to VND152.1 million per tael after last Wednesday's 1.26% drop. Globally, gold prices climbed Monday, while other precious metals also surged after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand, Reuters reported.
Prices for precious metals tumbled after exchange operator CME Group made a key change to its metals contracts.
Gold had a stupendous 2025, the price of an ounce reaching $3,000 for the first time in March, and then topping $4,000 in October. It closed 2025 at more than $4,300 an ounce, 66% higher than the price at the start of the year.
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Spot gold prices hit an all-time high of around $4,560 per troy ounce last Friday before sliding more than 4% on Monday, as exchange operator CME Group raised its margin requirements for precious metals contracts and investors booked profits. Gold rebounded on Tuesday, trading recently at around $4,400.