Archive · 13 Nov 2025

Gold Prices Jump on MCX Amid Weakening US Dollar and End of Government Shutdown

Gold Prices Jump on MCX Amid Weakening US Dollar and End of Government Shutdown

Imagine the United States government was closed for a long time, like a big office taking a break.

This break stopped important economic reports from coming out.

But now, the government office is open again!

Because the shutdown is over, the US dollar (which is like the US money people use around the world) has become a bit less strong.

When the US dollar gets weaker, things like gold and silver often become more valuable, so their prices went up a lot.

Gold even jumped about ₹9,000 from its lowest price recently!

Some people think that new economic reports, when they start coming out, might show that the US central bank might make it cheaper to borrow money later this year, which is usually good for gold.

Experts are watching the prices closely, with some saying it's a good time to buy gold now because the trend looks good, while others suggest being a little careful because prices can sometimes go down quickly.

Geopolitical problems in other parts of the world also make people want to buy gold as a safe place to keep their money.

Sources