The spot price of gold hit an over three-week high of $4,240.30 (₹3.76 lakh)/ounce on Thursday, supported by an end to the US government's shutdown and a delay in US' economic data. Meanwhile, spot price of silver hit a high of $54.45 (₹4,800)/ounce, its highest level since October 17. Gold and silver prices have risen 61.6% and 88.4% this year.