Gold prices in India hit an all-time high on Monday, crossing the Rs 97,000 mark per 10 grams in futures trade, driven by strong domestic demand. The surge was influenced by escalating tariff tensions, worries about the US economic outlook, and the US debt crisis. Internationally, gold futures also reached record levels, buoyed by a weakening US dollar and increased trade tensions between the US and China. The price hike reflects investors’ preference for safe-haven assets amid global economic uncertainties.