Gold, silver rates today LIVE updates: Gold climbs on uncertainty over US tariffs

Gold, silver rates today LIVE updates: Gold prices climbed on Wednesday as investors turned to the safe-haven metal amid fresh uncertainty over US trade policies. Check prices in India today.

24 Feb, 23:55 — 25 Feb, 04:56

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Why this matters

Global economic uncertainty, particularly regarding US trade policies, often drives investors to safe-haven assets like gold. Fluctuations in gold and silver prices impact individual investors, national economies, and global financial stability, reflecting broader geopolitical and economic anxieties.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

Gold prices are climbing due to global uncertainty, primarily driven by fresh concerns over US trade policies and tariffs, with some outlets also noting local market factors like the rupee and specific regional prices. Coverage is largely aligned on the primary cause but shows differences in regional focus and specific price details.

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ndtv

wsj

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

Reuterscentercenterneutralreports on safe-haven demand

ndtvcentercenteranalyticalfocuses on Indian market specifics

wsjcentercentercautiousfocuses on market adjustments

hindustan-times

Coverage leans: center

The coverage is largely factual and market-focused, with most outlets providing a neutral assessment of gold price movements and their drivers, resulting in a balanced overall political lean.

What sources agree on

Gold prices are climbing.
Uncertainty over US trade policies or tariffs is a key factor in gold's rise.
Gold is seen as a safe-haven asset by investors.

Where they diverge

Primary driver for gold price increase

hindustan-timesReuters

Emphasize US tariff uncertainty as the direct cause for gold's climb.

gulf-news

Highlight broader 'global tensions' as reshaping buyer decisions and driving prices.

ndtv

Attribute gold gains to global uncertainty and a soft rupee.

wsj

Suggest 'possible position adjustments' as the reason for gold edging higher.

Specific market focus

gulf-news

Focus on Dubai gold prices and regional market dynamics.

ndtvhindustan-times

Report on Indian gold and silver prices in local currency.

Reuters

Key claims2 agreed · 4 unverified

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Gold prices climbed on Wednesday.

agreed·hindustan-timesgulf-newsndtvReuterswsj

Gold gained at 1.6 lakhs in India.

unverified·ndtv

Coverage gaps

Specific price figures for gold and silver in local currencies.

Reportedndtvhindustan-timesgulf-news

MissingReuterswsj

Silver price movements and specific figures.

Reportedndtvhindustan-times

Missinggulf-newsReuterswsj

Perspective Analysis

Comparing sources…

Story evolution

The narrative evolved from general market adjustments to a more specific focus on US tariff uncertainty as the primary driver, with later reports adding regional market details.

Initial Reports of Price RiseFeb 24 evening

Early reports indicate gold edging higher, possibly due to general market adjustments.

US Tariff Uncertainty Emerges as Key DriverFeb 25 early morning

More outlets link gold's climb directly to uncertainty over US trade policies and safe-haven demand.

Regional Market Specifics HighlightedFeb 25 morning

Later reports detail local price movements and additional contributing factors like currency fluctuations.

How outlets covered this

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Key entities

Goldsafe-haven commodity Silvercommodity also experiencing price changes USsource of tariff uncertainty Investorsturning to safe-haven assets

Coverage Timeline

First report: wsj · 24 Feb, 23:55|Full coverage: All 5 sources within 5h|Window: 5h

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wsj24 Feb, 23:55First to report

Gold Edges Higher Amid Possible Position Adjustments - WSJ

2h later

Reuters25 Feb, 01:44

Gold rises as US tariff uncertainty lifts safe-haven demand - Reuters

3h later

hindustan-times25 Feb, 04:25