Gold prices in India remained stable on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. The cost of gold was 12,972.05 INR per gram, only slightly less than Tuesday’s 12,972.65 INR, and per tola, it was 151,303.40 INR, almost unchanged from the previous day’s 151,310.50 INR.<\/p>\n
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Gold has long been a key store of value and is considered a safe asset during unstable periods. Central banks, particularly from emerging economies, purchase large quantities. In 2022, they added 1,136 tonnes worth approximately $70 billion, a record high.<\/p>\n
Gold inversely correlates with the US Dollar and Treasuries; it generally rises when these decrease. It’s also affected by geopolitical instability and interest rates. Gold’s price tends to increase with lower rates but suffers when rates rise, heavily influenced by the USD’s strength.<\/p>\n
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As we see gold prices holding steady around \u20b912,972 per gram today, the key is to look at the factors that will drive prices in the coming weeks. The recent Federal Reserve meeting in mid-December 2025 signaled a more dovish stance, hinting at potential rate cuts in the first quarter of 2026. This shift is significant because, as a yield-less asset, gold tends to perform well when interest rates are expected to fall.<\/p>\n
This outlook is putting pressure on the US Dollar, which has an inverse relationship with gold. The Dollar Index (DXY) has already dipped below 98, a sharp contrast to the highs we saw back in 2024, and a weaker dollar typically makes gold cheaper for foreign buyers, boosting demand. For derivative traders, this fundamental weakness in the dollar presents a potentially bullish backdrop for the precious metal heading into the new year.<\/p>\n
We are also considering the persistent demand from central banks, which, according to the latest World Gold Council data for Q3 2025, continued the strong buying trend seen since 2022. While the November 2025 US CPI report showed inflation cooling to 2.8%, it remains above the target, supporting gold’s role as an inflation hedge. This combination of institutional buying and lingering inflation concerns provides a solid floor for prices.<\/p>\n
Given the current stability, this could be a period to consider building positions for a potential move upward early next year. The market might be quiet during the holidays, but the underlying conditions are supportive of higher prices. Strategies like buying call options for February or March 2026 could allow traders to capitalize on this expected move while managing risk.<\/p>\n
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