Gold and Silver Outlook: Key Drivers for 2026 and Beyond
Central bank buying, dollar moves, crude oil, and seasonal demand are shaping the outlook for gold and silver through 2026 and beyond. Here’s what’s driving prices.
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Commodity outlook: gold, silver and crude after the latest Fed rate hike
Gold, silver and crude oil remain in focus as markets digest the latest US Fed rate hike. Analyst Vandana Bharti shares key levels and the outlook through 2026.
Commodity Outlook: Gold, Metals and Oil in Focus Amid West Asia Crisis
Commodity markets are volatile as West Asia tensions disrupt supply chains. ICICI Direct's Pankaj Pandey explains the outlook for gold, metals and crude oil, and what it means for stocks.
Gold slips as Fed rate hike expectations harden ahead of policy meeting
Spot gold dropped 0.9% to $4,308.24 as traders priced in an 89% chance of a US rate hike this week, following hot inflation data and rising oil prices.
Why copper and energy now matter as much as gold for portfolios
Gold remains the traditional hedge, but copper and energy markets are gaining structural relevance as demand from electric vehicles, AI, and India's energy needs reshape commodity investment.
Kunal Shah names five buy-on-dip commodities including gold and sugar
Kunal Shah of Nirmal Bang remains bullish on commodities. He names gold, silver, copper, crude oil and sugar as top buy-on-dip picks, citing central bank buying and supply constraints.
Gold net longs jump as CFTC data shows broad positioning shift
Speculative gold positioning saw its largest weekly increase since early June in the week to August 25. CAD short covering led broader shifts across currencies and commodities.
Gold futures climb ₹1,283 to ₹1.63 lakh per 10 grams on MCX
Gold futures on the MCX rose ₹1,283 to ₹1,63,721 per 10 grams for October delivery, driven by fresh positions and firm spot demand. Globally, gold gained 0.99% to $4,648.78 per ounce.
Gold-Silver Ratio: Calculation and What Traders Watch
The gold-silver ratio divides the gold price by the silver price, offering traders a relative-value gauge between the two metals.