Gold and Silver Surge Amid Hopes for US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

The price of gold climbed by Rs 1,600 to reach Rs 1,62,900 per 10 grams in India, buoyed by favorable international trends and anticipation of a potential US-Iran ceasefire deal. The hike in gold prices follows optimism in the global market and expected domestic demand.

Silver mirrored this trend, with prices jumping by Rs 5,000 per kilogram to Rs 2,74,700. Analysts attribute this to both the global diplomatic developments and a stable interest rate outlook from the US Federal Reserve. The market's attention remains focused on ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, which, if successful, could mitigate further market pressures.

In the international scene, gold significantly gained nearly 1% per ounce as speculation around the US-Iran pact alleviates downward pressure. With the final details of the potential agreement still pending, experts anticipate continued market stability.

(With inputs from agencies.)