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Gold Hits $5,000, Silver Tops $102 as Global Uncertainty Fuels Rally

Gold prices have soared past the historic $5,000 per ounce mark, while silver has broken above $100 for the first time, setting new records. Analysts attribute the sustained bull market to persistent safe-haven demand, steady central bank accumulation, and expectations of accommodative monetary policy. The rally is seen as fundamentally driven, with any near-term pullbacks expected to be shallow and attract fresh buying. The outlook for precious metals remains decisively bullish for the remainder of 2026, with silver showing particularly strong relative-performance potential.

Key Points: Gold Price Surpasses $5,000/oz, Silver Hits Record $102

  • Gold surpasses $5,000/oz record
  • Silver breaks $100 for first time
  • Rally driven by safe-haven demand & central banks
  • Analysts see shallow pullbacks as buying opportunities
  • Outlook remains decisively bullish for 2026
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Gold prices surpass $5,000 an ounce amid heightened global uncertainties

Gold prices surge past $5,000 an ounce and silver tops $102 as safe-haven demand and central bank buying drive a historic bull market in 2026.

Gold prices surpass $5,000 an ounce amid heightened global uncertainties
"Tight supply, dual demand engines, and supportive global liquidity conditions favour continued medium-to-long-term upside. - Analysts"

New Delhi, Jan 26

In a dramatic rally, the gold prices have surpassed $5,000 an ounce, hitting another record high amid heightened global uncertainties.

The safe-haven metal reached $5,026 an ounce in trading, as silver reached $102 an ounce for the first time. In January 2024, Gold stood at just above $2,000 an ounce.

Precious metals continue to trade in a structurally strong bull market as we move deeper into 2026, with momentum firmly intact despite intermittent corrections and elevated price levels.

The current phase reflects healthy consolidation rather than exhaustion, with long-term fundamentals continuing to dominate short-term volatility, according to analysts.

Persistent safe-haven demand, steady central-bank accumulation, and expectations of accommodative global monetary conditions continue to underpin prices. Importantly, downside remains limited as former resistance zones have now turned into reliable demand areas, reinforcing the strength of the broader trend, said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, a SEBI-registered online trading and wealthtech firm.

Silver continues to outperform decisively. COMEX Silver has surged beyond the $100 mark, registering fresh lifetime highs and highlighting the unique dual nature of the metal - part monetary hedge, part industrial commodity.

The relative strength of silver over gold reflects this powerful convergence of investment and industrial demand, said market watchers. This rally remains fundamentally driven rather than speculative, they added.

Looking ahead into the remainder of Q1 2026 and beyond, the outlook for precious metals stays decisively bullish.

"Tight supply, dual demand engines, and supportive global liquidity conditions favour continued medium-to-long-term upside. Near-term pullbacks, driven by overbought conditions or temporary dollar strength, are likely to remain shallow and should attract fresh accumulation, said analysts.

Silver, in particular, retains strong relative-performance potential, while gold continues to serve as the most reliable hedge against macro uncertainty.

Gold and silver have benefited from a combination of global factors, including sustained central bank demand, currency volatility and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

- IANS

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Aman W
This is terrible news for the common man. My sister's wedding is next year and we are already struggling with the budget. How are middle-class families supposed to manage? The government should look into curbing speculative trading that might be driving prices up artificially.
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Rohit P
Silver at $102! That's the real story. With India's push for solar and electronics manufacturing, industrial demand here will keep rising. Might be a better long-term bet than gold for younger investors like me. Time to look at silver ETFs.
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Sarah B
Working in Mumbai's commodity markets, this rally feels different. It's not just panic buying. The analysis about central bank demand is key – including RBI's own purchases. It's a fundamental shift. While the price is high, the trend seems solid.
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Karthik V
Global uncertainty is an understatement. With tensions everywhere, people are turning to tangible assets. In India, we understand this better than anyone. Physical gold in the locker gives peace of mind that no digital currency can. This price reflects that global fear.
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, articles like this focus on the bull market but don't warn small investors enough. Buying at all-time highs is risky. Yes, the long-term trend is up, but what about the shopkeeper or farmer putting their life savings in now? Caution is needed, not just hype.

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