Current Gold Rates: Gold Prices Shoot Up Today, Silver Recovers

Gold prices rose by Rs 225 per 10 grams in Delhi, boosted by local demand despite weakness in global market. With that, gold prices rose above Rs 32,400 level on Wednesday. Gold, often preferred for safety in times of elevated geopolitical risks, declined in the international market. The US dollar's rise to over three-month highs along with easing concerns over North Korea and a US-China trade war supported gold prices in the global market, according to market observers. Further weakness in the rupee against the US dollar also pushed domestic gold prices higher.

Here are five things to know about gold prices today: