Gold and silver prices opened higher on the MCX on Friday, supported by easing oil prices for the week while investors await the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for fresh signals on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.
In the domestic market, MCX silver futures for September 2026 delivery were up Rs 2,864 at Rs 2,28,700 per kg. Gold futures for October 2026 delivery gained by Rs 866 to Rs 1,49,724 per 10 grams. With today’s increase, the two are up by Rs 11,016 (5.2%) and Rs 6,335 (4.4%) in three sessions.