Global spot gold averaged $1,801.87 per ounce in 2022 and hit a record $5,595.46 in January 2026. By October 25, 2026, prices had reportedly fallen to around $4,000 per ounce, nearly 29% below the January peak. The article attributes the decline to a stronger US dollar, oil-driven inflation, expectations of higher-for-longer US interest rates and investor profit-booking. On October 25, 2026, indicative Indian retail gold prices were 142,580 rupees per 10 grams for 24K and 130,700 for 22K, while MCX December futures traded at 142,150 rupees, down 1,159 rupees (0.81%). With Dhanteras and Diwali approaching, the article asks whether the dip offers relief for domestic buyers or signals further volatility.
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XAU/USD
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: low
| Market | Gold |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 3,995.78 |
| Change that session | -0.72% |
PAXG/USDT
▼ Likely negativePAX Gold
Relevance: low
| Market | Crypto |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Real-world assets |
| Market cap | $1.8B |
| Close on 10/24/2026 | 4,004.01 |
| Change that session | +0.01% |
XAUT/USDT
▼ Likely negativeTether Gold
Relevance: low
| Market | Crypto |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Real-world assets |
| Market cap | $3.2B |
| Close on 10/24/2026 | 3,994.05 |
| Change that session | 0.00% |
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