Business News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGold prices on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, hit a new record high of $5,300. Other precious and industrial metals also posted strong gains, with silver reaching a record high, while platinum and copper hovered near their respective peaks. Gold price hits record high $5,100In the first two weeks of 2026, silver gained about 20%, boosting margins compared to previous years. The largest producers of gold are China, Australia, the United States, South Africa, Peru, Russia, and Indonesia. The biggest consumers of gold jewelry, however, are India, China, Turkey, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the UAE.

Source: GhanaWeb January 28, 2026 15:37 UTC