Gold breaks $5,000: India 22K, 24K gold rates and silver prices spike ahead of Budget
New Delhi, January 26, 2026, 12:19 (IST) Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce Monday, with investors flocking to safe-haven assets. Silver hit record levels, adding pressure on Indian bullion prices despite local commodity markets being closed for a holiday. This shift holds weight in India, where global prices directly influence local rates during a crucial period: the government unveils its…