Gold Crashes Over Rs 51,000 from Peak: Why Prices Are Falling

Gold prices have plunged over 26% from their all-time high of Rs 1,92,991 to around Rs 1,41,977 on MCX. Silver also slid. The crash is driven by expectations of US Fed rate hikes, a stronger dollar, and investors shifting to AI-driven equities. Analysts advise waiting for clarity before making large purchases, though gold's long-term hedge appeal remains.