New Delhi, April 17 -- Gold and silver prices on 17 April: Gold rates were volatile in early deals on the MCX on Friday (17 April) morning, amid emerging signs of a potential US-Iran peace deal. However, a weaker dollar and a fall in crude oil prices supported the yellow metal.

MCX gold June futures were 0.04% down at Rs.1,53,086 per 10 grams around 9:15 am, while MCX silver May contracts were 0.34% up at Rs.2,49,469 per kg at that time.

International gold prices were set for a fourth consecutive weekly gain, supported by hopes for a US-Iran peace deal, easing fears of elevated inflation and the resulting higher interest rates.

The US dollar, which appears set for a second weekly drop, fell to a six-week low in the previous ​sess...