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Precious metals scale to a new high again AUGMONT BULLION REPORT
- Gold and Silver continue their uptrend, setting new all-time highs as investors anticipate two interest rate cuts in early 2026.
- Fed Governor Christopher Waller, a strong candidate for the Fed chairman, expressed support, saying US borrowing costs should be reduced by up to one percentage point. Waller cautioned that job growth has fallen to near-zero levels and advocated for gradual rate decreases next year to assist boost employment.
- Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions are rising, as theUS moved to halt all sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments following last week’stanker seizure and military deployment, while in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his firm stance on territorial demands, even as Washington intensified efforts to broker a diplomatic resolution.
- The market is now focused on the delayed CPI report, BOE rate decision, and ECB rate decision, all of which are due later today.
Technical Triggers
- As suggested, Gold has touched the resistance of $4380 (~Rs 135,000), rising from support $4300 (~Rs 133,000) this week. Now prices are expected to consolidate in this same range. Either side breakout or breakdown will infuse a 2-3% rally.
- As suggested, Silver has touched the resistance of $67 (~Rs 208,000). Prices are expected to consolidate at these levels. The uptrend is expected to continue if prices are trading above $62 (~Rs 194,000) support. Next target resistance is $70 (~Rs 218,000) and $72 (~Rs 224,000).
Support and Resistance
| Metal | Market | Support Level | Resistance Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | International | $4380/oz | $4300/oz |
| Gold | Indian | ₹133,000 / 10 gm | ₹135,500 / 10 gm |
| Silver | International | $62/oz | $67/oz |
| Silver | Indian | ₹194,000 / kg | ₹208,000 / kg |
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Gold & Precious Metals – A future outlook
The session saw a power packed panel of experts that comprisedSurendra Mehta, National Secretary- IBJA,Ranjith Singh,Head of Business Development, IIBX, Shweta Dhanak, Director – Vijay Exports,S Thirupathi Rajan, MD Goldsmith Academy, Shivanshu Mehta, SVP & Head Bullion-MCX.The session was moderated by Chirag Seth, Principal Consultant, Metals Focus.
Some salient points made by the panelists:
- Gold prices are not linked to consumer demand. They are linked to central bank buying and ETFs
- Till the banking system doesn’t collapse, gold price will continue to rise


- Jewellers were advised to use a mix of futures and options for risk mitigation


- Given the current situation manufacturers selling on credit or unfavorable deals could be fatal flaw for business.
- Precious metals forecast: Surendra Mehta said he sees gold in 2026 in $4900-5100 range and silver in $90-105.Looking further he said by 2030-2035 gold could touch $18000- 20000 and silver could reach $500. Chirag Seth predicted silver touching $105 this year and gold moving in the $ 5200- $ 5500.
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