Bullion Rebound: Gold Hits $4,800 as Landmark US-India Trade Deal Calms Global Markets. -

A historic trade realignment is breathing fresh life into the commodities market, as gold and silver stage a powerful recovery following the landmark “Phase One” trade deal between the U.S. and India. After a volatile start to February, spot gold has reclaimed the critical $4,800 mark, while silver surged nearly 6% to hit $84.09 per ounce.The Trade Deal CatalystThe agreement, announced on February 2, 2026, has provided a stabilizing “floor” for Asian markets. Key components of the deal include:

Tariff Reductions: The U.S. has slashed reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods (such as jewelry and textiles) from 25% to 18%.
Penalty Removal: A separate 25% penalty tariff linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil has been rescinded, bringing the total effective rate down from 50% to 18%.
Energy Shift: In exchange, India has reportedly committed to halting Russian oil imports and pivoting toward American and potentially Venezuelan energy.
“Buy American” Initiative: Prime Minister Modi committed to purchasing over $500 billion in U.S. technology, energy, and agricultural products.

Market Dynamics and GeopoliticsInterestingly, while global bullion prices are on the rise, Indian domestic markets have witnessed a unique divergence. Local rates in hubs like Delhi and Mumbai dipped slightly as a post-Budget relief rally in the Nifty 50 and a strengthening Rupee offset international gains.As technical margin calls subside, all eyes are now on the upcoming Turkey nuclear summit in Istanbul. Scheduled for Friday, February 6, the meeting between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to be a major “make or break” moment for regional stability and precious metals.