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Gold prices rebounded above Rs 1.44 lakh and silver hovered near Rs 2.36 lakh after a sharp correction, supported by a softer dollar, easing oil prices and value buying. Despite the recovery, strong US dollar and higher-for-longer interest rates continue to cap gains, keeping bullion volatile amid ongoing US–Iran uncertainty.
Gold and silver prices staged a sharp recovery on March 25, with gold trading above Rs 1,44,800 per 10 grams and silver near Rs 2,36,500 per kilogram on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) as of 5 pm, even as global conditions remain unfavourable for precious metals. The rebound comes after one of the steepest corrections in recent decades, driven by a mix of geopolitical uncertainty around the US–Iran conflict, a softer US dollar, and easing crude oil prices. However, the broader trend remains complex: while safe-haven demand and value buying are supporting prices in the short term, higher-for-longer interest rates and a strong dollar continue to cap any sustained rally. The latest Motilal Oswal report highlights that bullion is now caught between conflicting global signals, making the current price movement both fragile and highly reactive.
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The latest rally in bullion prices is largely driven by a combination of short covering, value buying after a steep fall, and improving global cues.
Gold rose nearly 4 per cent intraday, while silver saw a sharper rebound of over 5 per cent. This recovery follows a significant correction phase, which had pushed investors to re-enter the market at lower levels.
A key trigger was the weakening of the US dollar, which makes gold cheaper for global buyers. At the same time, crude oil prices softened after reports suggested a possible easing of tensions between the United States and Iran. Lower oil prices reduce inflation concerns, which in turn eases pressure on central banks to keep interest rates elevated – a positive signal for bullion.
Geopolitical developments remain a major factor influencing gold prices.
Markets reacted to reports of a possible ceasefire framework between the US and Iran, along with comments from US President Donald Trump indicating “productive” discussions. Although Iranian officials denied direct negotiations, the mixed signals were enough to boost investor sentiment temporarily.
Such uncertainty typically increases demand for safe-haven assets like gold. However, in this case, the impact has been uneven. While geopolitical risks support prices, they have also driven energy prices and dollar demand higher in recent weeks – factors that had earlier pushed bullion lower.
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Despite being a traditional safe-haven asset, gold has struggled during the recent phase of geopolitical conflict.
Since late February, gold prices have fallen about 16 per cent, while silver has dropped nearly 26 per cent. The correction erased a large portion of the gains made earlier this year.
The main reasons include:
In fact, gold had declined around 21 per cent from its peak of $5,595 per ounce to nearly $4,400 earlier this week, while silver dropped about 43 per cent from its lifetime high.
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Even as prices rebound, the broader macroeconomic environment remains unfavourable for gold.
A strong US dollar continues to limit upside in bullion, as it increases the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold. Additionally, persistent inflation concerns – fuelled earlier by rising energy prices have strengthened expectations that global interest rates will remain elevated for longer.
Higher interest rates reduce the appeal of gold because investors tend to shift towards assets that offer better returns, such as bonds.
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According to Motilal Oswal’s latest report, gold is currently being pulled in two opposite directions.
On one hand, geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand are providing support. On the other, macroeconomic factors such as currency strength and interest rate expectations are acting as headwinds.
This has resulted in highly volatile price action, where sharp rallies are often followed by quick corrections.
MOFSL believe that while a short-term recovery is possible, a strong breakout above previous highs may be difficult. In the near term:
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