New Delhi, March 22 -- Gold, silver rate today, 22 March: Gold and silver prices fell today as they headed for their worst weekly declines in over a month. This comes as traders become cautious about the precious metals, worried that a sharp rise in crude oil prices could lead to prolonged inflation and potentially higher interest rates amid a conflict in the Middle East that has entered its fourth week.

MCX gold price closed slightly lower at Rs.1,44,825 on Friday, following which trading was halted for the weekend. Meanwhile, gold rate at the bullions remained at 1,45,520 on Sunday.

On the other hand, MCX silver price in Delhi closed nearly 2% lower at Rs.2,27,470 per kg on Friday before trading was paused, down by Rs.3,990. The silve...