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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Veer Sharma

Gold prices fall Rs 1,300/10g; silver tanks Rs 7,200/kg on firm dollar, rate hike fears. What should you do?

Gold and silver prices opened sharply lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday as a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on demand, while investors closely monitored developments in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and reassessed the outlook for U.S. interest rates.

In the domestic market, MCX silver futures for July 2026 delivery were down Rs 7,185 (3%) to Rs 2,27,125 per kg. Gold futures for August 2026 delivery declined by Rs 1,342 to Rs 1,46,776 per 10 grams. In the previous session, the two rose up to 1%.

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