Gold rate today, March 22 -- After climbing to a new peak of Rs.89,796 per 10 gm, MCX gold rate witnessed some profit-booking during weekend sessions, ending around Rs.2,000 lower at Rs.87,785 per 10 gm, logging over 14% YTD rally. In the international market, spot gold prices finished at $3,023.63 per ounce after hitting a new peak of $3,057.50. While finishing at $3,057.50 per ounce, spot gold price registered around 15% rise in 2025.

According to market experts, gold prices registered a strong rally at the beginning of last week's sessions due to rising safe-haven demand for the yellow metal, rising geopolitical tension in Gaza, and renewed fear of the US recession. They said that the outcome of the US Fed meeting also fueled gold pri...