{
  "id": 3028118,
  "title": "Gold Hits Five-Month High At ₹1.64 Lakh In Delhi, Silver Climbs ₹3,500 Amid US-Iran Tensions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/gold-hits-five-month-high-at-1-64-lakh-in-delhi-silver-climbs-3-500",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T12:57:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/gold-hits-five-month-high-at-164-lakh-in-delhi-silver-climbs-3500-amid-us-iran-tensions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi witnessed a surge in gold prices, reaching a five-month high of ₹1.64 lakh per 10 grams, driven by global trends, a weaker US dollar, and growing demand for safe-haven assets amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. The 99.9 percent pure gold saw an increase of Rs 900, reaching ₹1,64,400 per 10 grams, including taxes, according to the All India Sarafa Association. It had closed at ₹1,63,500 on Friday, marking a return to March levels. Meanwhile, silver prices climbed further, gaining ₹3,500 to achieve a four-month peak of ₹2,53,500 per kilogram, including taxes. Silver had previously settled at ₹2,50,000 per kilogram the previous session. The precious metal last hovered near this level on April 17, when it was recorded at ₹2,53,000 per kilogram. In the international markets, gold experienced a $42.45, or 1%, rise, reaching $4,646.54 per ounce, as spot silver remained steady at $69 per ounce. Investors are closely observing inflation data and the Federal Reserve's response to the escalating situation in the Middle East, particularly the impact on oil prices. The outcome will significantly influence gold and silver prices in the near term.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Gold prices surged during the session to a more than five-month high in Delhi, supported by firm international trends, a weaker US dollar and safe-haven demand amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Gold of 99.9 percent purity advanced Rs 900 to Rs 1,64,400 per 10 grams, inclusive of taxes, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal had closed…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}