Gold and silver prices continued their downward slide on Monday, extending a three-day losing streak that has surprised many traders. Despite recent optimism in global commodity markets, the latest movement suggests growing caution among investors amid shifting global cues.
Prices of precious metals have been dipping for the past three days after showing strong optimism earlier in the gold market.
Gold is currently hovering around Rs 1,22,802, down 0.61 per cent. The metal is Rs 760 lower today, compared to the previous close of Rs 1,23,561 on MCX.
Gold’s sharp downward trend has drawn investor attention, with many waiting for a deeper fall even as experts see the decline as a buying opportunity — so is this the right moment to enter?
According to market experts, gold and silver prices are expected to remain highly volatile this week as optimism around the end of the U.S. government shutdown boosts investor sentiment and reshapes expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision.
Gold rate in USD
In the international market, gold is trading around $4,068.75 at 7:20 pm, down 0.36 per cent.
Prices have experienced an increase since November 14, 2025, but they still are quite low, which is a sign of a positive sentiment prevailing in the precious metals market.
Silver down by 1.1 per cent
Silver prices also witnessed a major fall of Rs 1,716, sliding 1.1 per cent today. The white metal recorded an intraday high of Rs 1,56,690 and an intraday low of Rs 1,53,310.
Silver remains nearly Rs 17,000 below its all-time high of Rs 1,70,415. Internationally, it is trading at $50.65 up with0.04 per cent.
Expert’s opinion
Experts believe that geopolitical factors and expectations of Fed rate cuts are contributing to today’s fall in both gold and silver.
However, with the onset of the wedding season, analysts expect demand to rise again.
Many believe gold prices could potentially cross their lifetime high of Rs 1,26,751 in the coming days.
