Gold Prices Today, Nov. 19 -- Gold has emerged as the standout asset of 2025, delivering an eye-catching return of more than 40% and outpacing Nifty 50's modest rise of 9.5%. The scale of this outperformance has brought gold-traditionally seen as a safe-haven asset-firmly back into investor conversations.

Escalating geopolitical risks in Eastern Europe and the Middle East have kept uncertainty elevated for months. Meanwhile, the US Dollar has weakened almost 8% against major global currencies in the past year, lifting commodity prices and creating a tailwind for precious metals. The combination of safe-haven demand and currency-driven price strength has boosted demand for gold.

Moreover, strong central bank buying has emerged as another...