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Today i.e. Thursday (21 May 2026) there has been relief news for investors from the domestic and international bullion market. Amid continuous fluctuations, a decline in the prices of both gold and silver has been recorded today. While gold prices fell by more than Rs 200 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today, silver prices also fell by more than Rs 1,300 per kilogram.
If you are also planning to buy gold or silver jewelery in this wedding season, then know in detail about this recession in the market and the main reasons behind it.
What are the prices of gold and silver in the domestic market today? (MCX Rates)
On Thursday, both gold and silver were seen trading in the red on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX):
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Gold Rate: Gold price on MCX today Fell by Rs 206 to Rs 1,59,800 per ten grams But it has arrived.
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Silver Rate: A big fall was seen in silver prices today. price of silver Dropped by Rs 1,350 to Rs 2,72,915 per kg But he came.
Condition of the international market
Like the domestic market, pressure was seen on the prices of precious metals in the global market too:
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Spot Gold: Spot gold fell by 0.2 percent in the international market. $4,534.69 per ounce But was doing business.
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Spot Silver: At the same time, spot silver price also fell by 0.8 percent. $75.40 per ounce But she came.
Why did the prices of gold and silver fall? These are the 4 main reasons
According to market analysts, there were several factors at the global and domestic level that put pressure on the bullion market today:
1. Statement and diplomacy of US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump’s recent statement has had a direct impact on the prices of gold and silver. Iran is considering America’s new proposal to end the ongoing war in the Middle East. President Trump has indicated that negotiations are currently on the verge between an agreement and new attacks. “If we don’t get the right answers, the situation could change very rapidly. We are fully prepared,” he said, warning that the window for diplomacy would soon close. This geopolitical turmoil has made investors cautious.
2. Fluctuations in bond yields and crude oil
On Wednesday, the US 10-year bond yield fell 9.4 basis points to 4.576 percent, but on Thursday morning it again saw a slight rise and reached 4.584 percent. Along with this, the price of Brent crude also increased by more than 0.8 percent. $106 per barrel But we have come. This move in bond yields suppressed gold prices.
3. Dovish signals from the Federal Reserve
The minutes of the April meeting of the US central bank ‘Federal Reserve’ have been released. According to this, most policymakers believe that if inflation in the US remains above their 2 percent target, then further tightening of monetary policy (increasing interest rates or maintaining them at higher levels) may be required in the coming times. This strict stance of the Fed is considered negative for gold.
4. Reduction in gold ETF holdings and rise in stock market
The world’s largest gold ETF, ‘SPDR Gold Trust’, has seen a slight decline in its holdings, indicating that big investors are pulling out of gold a bit. Apart from this, due to the rise in global stock markets and fluctuations in US Treasury yields, the demand for gold as a safe investment has also decreased slightly.
Is this the right time to buy? (expert view)
Vice President and Research Analyst, Commodity and Currency at LKP Securities Jatin Trivedi According to, gold prices in the coming days will mainly depend on the developments between America and Iran.
Geo-political uncertainty (geo-political tension) and movement of crude oil remain the main factors influencing the bullion market sentiment at this time. However, due to continued weakness in the Indian Rupee, gold is getting lower support in the domestic market, irrespective of the volatility in the international market. According to experts, gold prices will rise in the near future. Range from Rs 1,57,250 to Rs 1,59,500 Can be seen doing business.
