Gold and silver prices opened sharply lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday as a stronger dollar and growing expectations of U.S. interest rate hikes outweighed optimism surrounding falling oil prices as the Strait of Hormuz gradually re-opens.
In the domestic market, MCX silver futures for July 2026 delivery were down Rs 3,256 (1.4%) to Rs 2,22,578 per kg. Gold futures for August 2026 delivery declined by Rs 2,159 to Rs 1,44,370 per 10 grams. In the previous session, the two declined up to 0.25%.