Gold & Silver Near Record Highs: Should You Buy Now or Wait?

ମନୋରଞ୍ଜନ

‘ଗଡଜିଲା ବନାମ କଙ୍ଗ’ ଅଭିନେତ୍ରୀ କେଲି ହଟଲଙ୍କ ଦୁଃଖଦ ଦେହାନ୍ତ;...

July 22, 2026

'ରାମାୟଣ' ଟ୍ରେଲରକୁ ନେଇ ବଢ଼ିଲା ଉତ୍ସାହ; ରାକୁଲ ପ୍ରୀତ ସିଂହଙ୍କ...

July 22, 2026

ଅମିତାଭ ବଚ୍ଚନଙ୍କୁ ହୋଇଛି କ’ଣ? ‘ହସ୍ପିଟାଲ’, ‘ସର୍ଜରୀ’ ଓ ‘ଆଇସିୟୁ’...

July 21, 2026

ସ୍ୱାମୀ ୱିଲିୟମ୍ ଇସମାଏଲଙ୍କ ସହ ବିବାହର ଅଦେଖା ଫଟୋ ସେୟାର...

July 21, 2026

ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ

ଅନଲାଇନ୍‌ରେ ଗହଣା କିଣୁଛନ୍ତି କି? ସାବଧାନ! ବିଷାକ୍ତ ଧାତୁ ବଢ଼ାଇପାରେ...

July 22, 2026

ବ୍ରହ୍ମପୁରରେ ୩ କୋଭିଡ୍ ଆକ୍ରାନ୍ତ ଚିହ୍ନଟ, ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ ବିଭାଗ ସତର୍କ

July 22, 2026

ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ପୌଷ୍ଟିକ ସଙ୍କଟ ଗଭୀର: ପିଭିଟିଜି ମହିଳାଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ ୫୩%...

July 22, 2026

ଅମିତାଭ ବଚ୍ଚନଙ୍କୁ ହୋଇଛି କ’ଣ? ‘ହସ୍ପିଟାଲ’, ‘ସର୍ଜରୀ’ ଓ ‘ଆଇସିୟୁ’...

July 21, 2026

Gold & Silver Near Record Highs: Should You Buy Now or Wait?

Gold and silver prices are hovering close to their record levels, making investors unsure whether to buy now or wait. While gold remains stable due to global uncertainty, silver continues to see sharp ups and downs. Experts advise caution, especially for small investors and jewellery buyers.

Published by Priti | January 12, 2026

Gold and silver have been trading near their highest levels in recent times, driven by global instability, changing interest rate expectations, and strong demand from key markets like Asia. In India, gold prices have remained firm, while silver has been more volatile, with sharp price swings happening frequently.

Market experts say a major fall in gold prices is unlikely unless global conditions change dramatically. According to Ross Maxwell of VT Markets, a steep fall would require inflation to cool sharply, central banks to raise interest rates aggressively, and the US dollar to strengthen strongly — a combination that is not expected anytime soon. Ongoing geopolitical tensions and steady demand are keeping gold prices supported.

For retail buyers, this means there is no rush to buy heavily at current levels. Gold may not fall much, but it may also not rise sharply in the short term. Experts suggest spreading purchases over time or buying during small dips rather than investing a large amount at once. Gold remains a solid long-term investment, especially for wealth protection.

Silver, on the other hand, behaves differently. While it is supported by demand from industries like solar energy and electric vehicles, it is also influenced heavily by short-term traders. This makes silver more volatile, with quick rallies often followed by sudden drops. Investors looking at silver should be prepared for higher risk and sharper price swings.

Overall, the best strategy for everyday investors is patience. Gold is ideal for steady, long-term accumulation, while silver should be approached more carefully. At current price levels, chasing the market can lead to losses — gradual buying or waiting for clearer signals is the safer approach.