Gold rate: Three main factors stand out, namely increased central bank purchases, strong retail demand by the top two buyers China and India, and support from investors in what can broadly be described as the fear trade.

According to the annual Gold Focus 2026 report by consulting firm Metals Focus, reviewed by The Insider, investment is becoming the main source of demand for…

Indian gold prices saw a notable increase in May, defying global trends. This rise occurred even as international gold prices dipped. Local currency weakness and policy…