Gold rate today, Oct. 5 -- Gold prices have witnessed a significant rally in last couple of years, surged nearly 50 per cent in just one year, outperforming Nifty index and other major indices.

This parabolic rally has been driven by multiple factors, including aggressive central bank purchases, rising geopolitical tensions, trade-related uncertainties, a weakening dollar index, concerns over a potential economic slowdown, and strong inflows into ETFs.

"The overall outlook for gold remains bullish, supported by continued safe-haven demand amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. A recent statement by U.S. President Trump, suggesting Ukraine could reclaim lost territory, has raised concerns of fresh escalation. Additionally, the U.S. go...