Gold and Silver Rates Surge as USD Weakens and INR Hits New Low; India-US Trade Deal Delays in Focus
The surge in gold and silver rates is attributed to the fall in USD and INR which hit 90.70; besides, the trade negotiations between India and the US are still ongoing, thus, there is a delay, falling US Treasury yields, and global factors which are driving bullish momentum in domestic and international markets.
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Gold and Silver Prices Rise High with the USD Weakening and Parallel the Indian Rupee Hitting the Lowest Point Thus Lone India-Us Trade Negotiation Reviewed or Delayed?
On Monday, December 15, 2025, gold and silver prices were in an upward trend likely owing to the boost that came from the weakening of the US dollar (USD) and the dropping of the Indian rupee (INR) to a new low of 90.70 against the dollar. The investors shifted their preference to precious metals as a result of lower US Treasury yields, postponed India-US trade talks, and continued international fund withdrawals.
Gold Silver Market Update
MCX Gold surged by ₹1,874 per 10 grams and reached ₹1,35,496 per 10 grams.
MCX Silver increased by ₹6,195 and hit ₹1,99,046 per kg.
COMEX Gold went up by $56 and reached $4,384 per ounce.
COMEX Silver added $2 to reach the price of $64.02 per ounce.
Area of responsibility of the specialists in bullion states that both local currency softness and global conditions made the demanding situation even more comfortable. The US Dollar Index lost value coming down to 98, while US Treasury yields were lowered from 4% to 3.5%, which.
Dollar versus Rupee and Delays in Trade Deal's Influence
According to analysts, the rupee was kept weak due to the long negotiations between India and the US in the trade deal and the continued selling pressure from FPIs. Jateen Trivedi, Vice President, Research at LKP Securities, expects the INR to move between 90 and 91.25 in the future and the high price of gold and silver will be one of the factors increasing India's import bill.
Gold and Silver Price Prospects in the Near Future
Gold: Support at ₹1,33,000; resistance at ₹1,36,500. Global support at $4,280/oz, resistance at $4,400/oz.
Silver: Support at ₹1,90,000 per kg; resistance at ₹2,00,000 per kg. Resistance break could possibly push silver to ₹2,03,000 per kg. Global support at $60/oz, resistance at $64/oz, with $67/oz being the potential reach.
The investors are still looking at the precious metals as a refuge while the US economic releases Non-Farm Payroll and the Core PCE Price Index are closely monitored for volatility.
