The Economic Times News

Gold breaches $4,500 for first time in international markets. How soon in 2026 can it hit $5,000?

Gold surged to a fresh lifetime high above $4,500 an ounce on safe-haven demand, central bank buying and rate-cut hopes. Domestic prices also hit records, aided by a weaker rupee, with analysts predicting a move toward $5,000 amid global uncertainty.