Gold price today, Jan. 31 -- Gold rates jumped higher to hit their record high levels in the morning trade in the domestic futures market Friday morning, supported by strong momentum in the domestic spot market and upbeat global cues. Uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump's tariff policies remains a key tailwind for gold prices globally.

MCX Gold for April 4 contracts hit a record high of Rs.82,415 per 10 grams. Around 9:30 AM, MCX Gold was 0.36 per cent higher at Rs.82,341 per 10 grams.

The yellow metal hit a record high of $2,799.71 in international markets on Friday, looking set to clock gains for the fifth consecutive week due to heightened safe-haven demand amid prevailing uncertainty about US tariffs. Investors also aw...