New Delhi, June 8 -- Following the escalation in the US-Iran war and soaring crude oil prices, gold and silver prices came under pressure on Monday. The MCX gold rate today opened lower at Rs.1,54,177 per 10 gm and touched an intraday low of Rs.1,53,596 per 10 gm within a few minutes of the Opening Bell. The MCX silver rate today opened upside at Rs.2,51,001 per kg. However, the precious white metal soon came under pressure and touched an intraday low of Rs.2,41,990 per kg within a few minutes of the early morning deals.

Similarly, gold and silver prices are under pressure in the international market. The COMEX gold rate is down by nearly 0.50% at $4,342 per oz. The COMEX silver rate is also down by nearly 1.60% down at $68/ounce.

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