Global Gold Markets Pause for Good Friday 

Apr 18, 2025 Kriti Keshari

All major global gold markets, including India, US, UK, and China, are closed today for Good Friday

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London's OTC gold market is shut, with prices falling below $3300/oz after touching a record $3357 on Thursday

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The US futures market is paused today, halting trading in gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas

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The Shanghai Gold Exchange is closed until April 20, reducing activity in Asia’s biggest bullion market

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India’s MCX is shut, with 24k gold hitting ₹97,310 and prices nearing ₹100,000 per 10 grams on April 17

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Markets will reopen on April 21, with experts predicting a continued gold and silver rally amid high demand

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