KATHMANDU: The price of gold in the domestic market surged to an all-time high on Friday, continuing its recent upward trend.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of fine gold increased by Rs 7,100 per tola, reaching Rs 258,000 per tola, the highest rate ever recorded in Nepal’s market history.
On Thursday, the precious metal was traded at Rs 250,900 per tola.
Silver prices have also seen an uptick. The federation said the price of silver rose by Rs 110 per tola, reaching Rs 3,350 per tola, up from Rs 3,240 per tola a day earlier.
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