When stocks bleed and gold dominates: why a portfolio review is more important than ever – Views on news from Equitymaster

At home The long view January 23, 2026 – When Stocks Bleed and Gold Leads: Why a Portfolio Review is More Important Than Ever January 23, 2026 Image source: David Gyung/www.istockphoto.com Stocks are testing patience, while gold and silver are testing price ceilings. This month, the market mood was uneasy and uncertain for […]

As silver prices take a breather below Rs 2 lakh, analysts are looking at fresh upside as even the rally stalls

Silver prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) fell on Friday, halting just short of crossing the much-awaited and psychologically crucial mark of Rs 2 lakh per kg. The March 2026 silver futures contract fell by Rs 1,305 or 0.66% to Rs 1,97,637 during the session as traders booked profits.The break in momentum comes after […]

Gold remains strong above Rs 1.30 lakh, silver falls on heavy profit booking. What is the outlook for precious metals?

Gold prices started on a firm note on Tuesday and remained above Rs 1.30 lakh as the February 5, 2026 futures contract started the session at Rs 1,30,333 per 10 gram, down Rs 319 or 0.24%.However, silver registered sharper gains from recent highs with the futures contract opening at Rs 1,78,999 per kg on March […]

Silver rises to a record Rs 1,78,649. What has driven the rally and how close is the target of Rs 2 lakh?

Silver prices hit a new record high on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday with the March 2026 futures contract rising to Rs 1,78,649 per kg intraday after showing strong momentum in the previous trading session.The rally builds on the strong momentum seen in recent sessions and comes amid a global silver price rally, […]

Gold costs Rs 5,000/10 grams, silver tanks Rs 8,700/kg. Two reasons for yellow metal’s sharpest intraday decline

Domestic gold prices fell by nearly Rs 5,000 per 10 gram on Friday to touch the day’s low of Rs 1,21,895, witnessing one of the sharpest intraday declines. Yellow metal prices took cues from international markets, where they fell by $127 per troy ounce.Silver rates fell sharper by Rs 8,700 per kg as white metal […]