Gold has traditionally been considered a safe-haven asset and a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. This research paper analyses gold price trends over the last two years (2024–2025), focusing on price movements, influencing factors, and investment implications. The study reveals a significant upward trend in gold prices, primarily driven by global economic instability, inflation, geopolitical tensions, and currency fluctuations. The findings highlight gold’s continued importance as a strategic investment asset.
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Journal Articles / Research Papers
- Kumar, D., & Singh, R. (2024). Deep analysis and class estimation of gold element price. Proceedings of IEEE Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICAIT61638.2024.10690697
- Sharma, P. (2025). Gold price prediction using LSTM and MLP models. arXiv Preprint. ISSN: 2331-8422
- Ali, S., & Rahman, M. (2024). Trend analysis of gold prices using time series models. Mathematical Sciences Journal, 4(2).
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RBI Reports
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