New Delhi, April 22 -- Gold and silver prices on 22 April: The yellow metal's rates in India gained nearly 1% in the domestic futures market on Wednesday, continuing to trade above the Rs.150,000 level over the last few sessions.

On Wednesday, 22 April, MCX Gold 5 June contracts were priced at Rs.153,155 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, MCX Silver 5 May contracts was up by 1.63% at Rs.248,696 per kg at around 9:56 am today. These gains can be attributed to positive global cues and a decline in the US dollar and crude oil prices after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran.

Meanwhile, international gold prices also rose, while the US dollar index declined by 0.10% following a fall in crude oil prices.

In the retail market of In...