New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- Gold prices opened lower on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Thursday, tracking losses in the international bullion prices, ahead of the US inflation data, while silver prices traded higher.

MCX gold rate opened 0.09% lower at Rs.1,01,450 per 10 grams as against its previous close of Rs.1,01,542 level. MCX silver prices opened marginally higher at Rs.1,17,439 per kg as compared to its previous close of Rs.1,17,358 per kg.

At 9:05 AM, MCX gold price was trading at Rs.1,01,421 level, down by Rs.121, or 0.12%, while MCX silver was up by Rs.408, or 0.35%, at Rs.1,17,766 per kg.

In the international bullion market, gold prices remained stable as market participants awaited US economic data due this week that could hel...