Gold, Silver Rates Today (13-6-2026) LIVE: Gold Falls for 2nd Week, Silver for 5th; 24K, 22K, 18K Gold Prices
Gold rates and silver rates in India recorded a volatile week, although MCX gold managed to reach around Rs 1.50 lakh mark and MCX silver gained over Rs 2.46 lakh yesterday. Despite spot gold retreating over $4,200 per ounce, the bullion has witnessed its second weekly decline. On the other hand, spot silver performed the worst by recording its fifth weekly decline but managed to hold above $67 per ounce mark.
Investors are optimistic of a peace deal between US and Iran which could calm the situation in Middle East, further ease inflationary woes and might reduce the trajectory of rates hike.

US President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be reached as early as this weekend, though Tehran has yet to confirm a final decision. Since the Iran conflict began, silver has come under pressure amid concerns that surging energy costs could push inflation higher, reinforcing expectations that central banks will keep interest rates elevated. The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the first time since 2023 and upwardly revised its inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027. Additionally, US producer prices climbed 6.5% year-over-year in May, highlighting the inflationary impact of the Middle East energy shock and strengthening expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this year, as per Trading Economics.
Yesterday, crude oil prices plunged by 3-4% with Brent Crude staying around $87 per barrel and US WTI Crude Oil futures below $85 per barrel. US dollar also pulled away from its 100 mark due to buying trend in safe haven assets.


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