New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Gold and silver prices in your city on October 6: Prices of gold and silver climbed to fresh record highs today, on October 6 (Monday) amid Diwali demand, safe-haven rush due to the United States government shutdown, Donald Trump's economic and immigration policies, and expectations of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

MCX Gold December futures jumped to a fresh high of Rs.1,19,928/10 grams, while MCX Silver's December contracts scaled a fresh peak of Rs.1,47,700/kg.

In India, Spot gold prices have surged over 50 per cent this year so far. In international markets, gold surpassed the $3,900-an-ounce level for the first time today.

Overall, experts feel that gold and silver are safe haven bets that investors can...