Gold prices climbed on Friday to their highest levels in nearly two months, and were on track for a weekly gain, after Israeli military strikes on Iran drove investors toward safe-haven assets. Spot gold was up 1.

Gold breaks $2,500 as Middle East tensions escalate. Learn why investors are panic buying precious metals despite strong economic data.

Gold rally accelerates as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies and Fed rate cut bets grow. Market watches for breakout above $3,500.20 next week.

The usually slow-to-move asset has gained a whopping 30% since the beginning of the year, catalyzed by US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and, more recently, an escalation of military action in the Middle East following an Israeli missile strike on Iran on June 13, which caused Bitcoin prices to fall.

Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) have surged amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with analysts warning that any further escalation could push rates to ₹1.02–1.05 lakh per 10 grams.

Gold prices climbed to their highest point in nearly two months on Friday, and were on track for a weekly gain, as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after Israel's strike on Iran heightened Middle East tensions.

Platinum fell by the most in more than three years as market tightness began to ease and conflict in the Middle East prompted global investors to reduce risk.

Gold prices in India approached the Rs 1 lakh mark on Thursday as investors seek refuge in the yellow metal amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut.