Gold prices hover near record highs as global uncertainty sustains safe-haven demand

Gold prices remained close to record levels as a mix of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors continued to support investor demand. In early Asian trade, spot gold climbed to around $4,445 per ounce, marking a fresh all-time high amid expectations of interest rate cuts and persistent global uncertainty. Analysts note that central bank buying and safe haven flows are providing strong support to prices. In the domestic market, 24-carat gold traded near ₹1,36,160 per 10 grams, while 22-carat and 18 carat gold were priced higher as well.