Gold Price Today: Prices advanced on the MCX, with gold April futures rising by nearly rs 500, or 0.30%, to rs 1,60,177 per 10 grams. Silver March contracts also surged, climbing by more than rs 7,100, or nearly 3%, to rs 2,66,800 per kg as the news of the Iran-US nuclear talks came to light
On COMEX, gold edged higher by 0.15%, rising USD 7.70 from the opening level of USD 5,201. Silver gained 3.11%, or USD 2.70, from USD 88.605 at the last close.
GOLD PRICE TODAY: MAJOR EVENTS OF THE DAY (25th Feb, 2026)
Key Events of the day (27/02/2026)
07:00 PM – US Producer Price Index (PPI) MoM – January
US Jobless Claims Edge Higher
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased by 4,000 to 212,000 for the week ended February 21, slightly below economists’ expectations of 215,000. Despite the uptick, claims remained lower than the same period last year, indicating that layoffs are not accelerating. The data suggests the labor market continues to operate in a low-hire, low-fire environment.
The unemployment rate is projected to hold steady at around 4.3% in February, after easing to 4.3% in January from 4.4% in December. Continuing claims, which reflect the number of people receiving ongoing benefits and serve as a proxy for hiring conditions, fell by 31,000 to 1.833 million during the week ended February 14. However, continuing claims rose modestly between the January and February survey periods.
While the labor market appears to be stabilizing following uncertainty linked to tariff policies and broader economic concerns, hiring remains subdued. Economists point to lingering business caution, partly driven by previous trade policy uncertainty and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, which has contributed to layoffs in the technology sector.
Consumer sentiment reflects mixed signals. Although households reported some improvement in job availability, the share of consumers viewing jobs as hard to get rose to a five-year high in February. The median duration of unemployment remains near four-year highs, and job opportunities are limited for recent college graduates, many of whom are not captured in jobless claims data due to eligibility restrictions.
Financial markets reacted cautiously, with Wall Street stocks declining, the dollar strengthening against a basket of currencies, and U.S. Treasury yields moving lower.
US, Iran Make Progress in Nuclear Talks but No Breakthrough Yet
The United States and Iran made headway in negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program during indirect talks in Geneva, according to Oman’s foreign minister, who is mediating the discussions. Despite what was described as significant progress, the latest round concluded without a final agreement, leaving uncertainty over whether a diplomatic resolution can be reached before potential U.S. military action.
The two sides are expected to resume negotiations soon after consultations in their respective capitals, with technical-level discussions scheduled in Vienna next week. The talks involved Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with mediation led by Oman. Iranian officials indicated that agreements were reached on some issues, while differences persist on others, particularly regarding sanctions relief and the scope of negotiations.
Tehran has reiterated that the lifting of U.S. sanctions remains a core demand, while Washington has maintained that sanctions relief would require substantial concessions, including limits beyond Iran’s nuclear program. The Trump administration has insisted that Iran’s ballistic missile development and regional activities be included in any deal, a condition Tehran has resisted. The U.S. is also pressing Iran to halt uranium enrichment entirely, arguing it poses proliferation risks, while Iran continues to deny seeking nuclear weapons and seeks recognition of its right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes.
The renewed diplomacy comes amid heightened regional tensions and a significant U.S. military buildup near Iran. President Donald Trump has warned that failure to reach an agreement within a short timeframe could trigger serious consequences, while stating a preference for a diplomatic solution. The U.S. has increased military deployments in the region following previous strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and escalating tensions earlier in the year.
Iran has signaled some flexibility and is reportedly offering new concessions in exchange for sanctions removal. However, major gaps remain, and analysts view the current negotiations as potentially the last opportunity to prevent a broader conflict. Within Iran, economic pressure from sanctions and renewed domestic unrest have intensified challenges for the leadership, adding urgency to the outcome of the talks.
Financial markets and regional stakeholders remain watchful, as the outcome of the negotiations could significantly influence Middle East stability and global energy dynamics.
GOLD PRICE TODAY: EXPERT OPINION
Manoj Kumar Jain, Director Prithvi Finmart, a senior financial market expert, said:
“On Thursday, gold and silver were settled on a weaker note in the international markets. Gold April futures contracts were settled at $5,194.20 per troy ounce, down by 0.61%, and silver March futures contracts were settled at $86.998 per troy ounce, down by 4.39%. Domestic markets were also settled on a weaker note.
Gold April futures contract settled at Rs1,59,709 per 10 grams with a loss of 0.89%, and silver March futures contract settled at Rs2,59,669 per kilogram with a loss of 3.22%. Gold and silver show profit-taking after recent gains this week amid the U.S.-Iran talks on the nuclear deal.
The U.S. gives conditions for ending the nuclear program and handing over enriched uranium to the U.S., but Iran has not yet agreed to the given conditions. The next round of talk is scheduled on Monday. Gold and silver show profit taking, but markets is expecting that Iran will not agree on the U.S. conditions. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan and profit-taking in the dollar index supported precious metal prices at lower levels.
The U.S. jobless claims also came up at 2,12,000 last week and could also support gold and silver prices.“
Manoj Kumar Jain View for Today (For Gold and Silver) | 27/02/2026
“We are experiencing very high price volatility in both precious metals, but silver prices could hold their support level of $78.00 per troy ounce, and gold prices could also hold their support level of $5,055 per troy ounce on a closing basis this week.
We expect gold and silver prices to remain volatile in today’s session amid volatility in the dollar index, US-Iran talks, and ahead of the U.S. PPI data.
Gold has support at $5164-5122, while resistance is at $5222-5265 per troy ounce, and silver has support at $84.40-80.80, while resistance is at $90.00-92.40 per troy ounce in today’s session.
At MCX, gold is having support at 158200-156500 and resistance at 161000-162500, while silver is having support at 255000-248800 and resistance at 264600-271000. We suggest buying gold on dips around 159100-158000 with a stop loss below 156500 for the target of 160600-161800, and also suggest buying silver around 258000-253000 range with a stop loss below 248800 for the target of 262000-268000.”
Gold Price Today: FAQs
1. What were the latest MCX gold and silver prices?
April gold traded at rs 1,60,177 per 10 grams, and March silver was at rs 2,66,800 per kg.
2. How much did COMEX gold and silver rise?
Gold rose 0.15% (USD 7.70) from USD 5,201, while silver increased 3.11% (USD 2.70) from USD 88.605.
3. Which metal showed stronger gains today?
Silver outperformed gold with a sharper rise of over 3% on both MCX and COMEX.
4. What factors are driving the price increase?
The gains were supported by market optimism, global demand, and safe-haven buying amid geopolitical and economic concerns.
5. Are these prices indicative of a long-term trend?
While the short-term momentum is bullish, analysts advise monitoring global cues like the USD trend, inflation, and central bank policies for medium-term direction.
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