New Delhi, April 17 -- Gold prices in your city today, April 17: The escalating tariffs war between the United States and China, has shaken global markets and driven investors to secure their portfolios with safe haven assets.

Thus, amid Donald Trump's "on-again, off-again" approach to the tariffs, fears over looming recession, and a tanking US Dollar, gold prices have skyrocketed. The MCX gold rates jumped to an all-time high on on opening at 9 am on April 17, at Rs.95,730 per 10 grams, up by Rs.69/10 gms, as per data on the official website; and MCX Silver prices dropped by Rs.830/kg, to Rs.95,420/kg, it showed.

Further, 24-carat gold was priced at Rs.95,900/10 gm, according to data on the Indian Bullion Association (IBA) at 9 am am o...