Going forward, gold is likely to rule at Rs 25,500-26,000 level in the next three months, mainly on view that the US dollar would strengthen further and the Federal Reserve is likely to hike rates, according to Angel Broking Associate Director - Commodities and Currencies - Naveen Mathur. All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) Chairman Manish Jain attributed the positive sentiment in the market to the steady gold prices. Bachhraj Bamalwa of Nemichand Bamalwa