Gold prices are climbing to record highs again. Bullion crossed $4,400 an ounce for the first time on Monday, up 60% in 2025. Silver has also hit an all-time high, and other metals like platinum and palladium are doing well too.

Gold prices were up again, having hit a record in the previous session, as traders continued to favor precious metals amid rate-cut expectations and geopolitical uncertainty.

Gold is having its best year since 1979. Gold futures traded in New York have soared almost 71% this year, on pace for their best annual gain in 46 years. The last time gold had such a strong year, Jimmy Carter was president, a crisis was unfolding in the Middle East, inflation was soaring and the United States was in the midst of an energy crisis.

Gold's next rally won't need a crisis — the world's dysfunction is the catalyst.

The precious metal has risen around 68% this year and is on track for its biggest gain since the inflationary shock of 1979.

December 2025 Gold Price Update - Gold rate in India moved up by 0.99% over its previous close. Check the latest 18K, 22K and 24K gold price in major cities in India and Dubai.

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, December 24, is ₹13,893 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹12,735 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹10,