# The study noted that gold prices rose sharply since 2024, driven by escalating geopolitical.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- The RBI study warns that a sharp gold price correction could trigger margin calls and asset liquidation.
- Gold prices more than doubled from $2,060 at end-2023 to $5,000 per ounce by February 2026.
- The RBI identifies 2025 as a period of bubble-like behaviour in gold prices with pronounced exuberance.
- A gold price correction could lead to broader repricing in equities, bonds, and currencies.

**Countries:** India, United States

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