on August 18, 2026 at 9:26 am Gold and silver prices drop by up to 1% on the MCX as rising oil prices stoke rate hike fears​

MCX gold October futures were 0.55% down at ₹1,55,090 per 10 grams, while MCX silver September contracts were 1% down at ₹2,35,655 per kg around 9:25 AM.