**MARKET BRIEF: Precious Metals Rally** Precious metal prices recorded significant gains on Friday, fueled by robust safe-haven demand. The rally is primarily driven by persistent geopolitical uncertainty and growing market expectations for a softer US monetary policy stance. Silver led the surge in the domestic retail market. The metal witnessed a sharp appreciation of **6.42%**, reaching a price level of **₹3,18,960 per kg**. Gold followed the upward trajectory, posting a solid gain of **3%**. Retail prices for the yellow metal climbed to **₹1,55,428 per 10 gm**.