India’s gold market showed mixed signals in June and early July, with prices gaining 0.7% domestically to INR 95,676 per 10g despite seasonal jewelry demand weakness. Investment demand surged dramatically, with gold ETFs recording their highest monthly inflows since January at INR 20.8 billion. The Reserve Bank of India resumed modest gold purchases after a three-month pause, adding 0.4 tonnes to reach record reserves of 880 tonnes. However, gold imports plummeted 26% year-over-year to $1.8 billion as high prices deterred consumers.

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Gold and silver wrapped up a historic October, with gold topping $4,000 as global demand surged to record highs. But inflation data released today showed the Fed’s fight isn’t over—headline prices are easing, yet core inflation remains stubbornly high. As policymakers debate the next move, uncertainty is keeping safe-haven demand alive. Add in a prolonged government shutdown threatening SNAP benefits, and it’s clear: the macro crosswinds that lifted gold this year aren’t slowing down anytime soon.




