How gold, silver, platinum performed for week ending December 23, 2021

The scope and attractiveness of alternative investments is increasing. Here’s a weekly tracker of returns from such investments. But don’t compare these with returns from traditional investments since the proportion and purpose of alternative investments is vastly different.

Gold (995) (Rs)
Gold remained flat. It is waiting for further interest rate signals from global central bankers.

Silver (Rs)
Silver gained by 1% due to increased industrial demand.

Platinum ($/troy ounce)
Platinum gained by more than 3% on the hope that Omicron disturbances will not be significant and industrial production will normalise soon.

WTI Crude ($/barrel)
Crude oil remained flat because the Omicron concerns neutralised the fall in its stockpiles.