Gold and Silver Prices Firm Up as Global Markets Seek Safe Havens

Gold prices in India edged up today, tracking gains in international markets as investors piled into safe-haven assets after a volatile week in equities. As the US dollar weakened and fresh conflict headlines emerged internationally, both gold and silver saw higher retail and wholesale interest. Indian jewellers, however, report consumer buying remains subdued due to higher prices and weaker rural demand after the festival season. Analysts expect precious metal volatility to persist until financial markets stabilize and central banks clarify rate outlooks. The current trend follows a global wave of risk aversion driven by geopolitical tensions and mixed signals from major economies.