New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Gold and silver prices in your city on August 20: Yellow metal prices dropped during the early trade on Wednesday, August 20, amid a stronger dollar as investors await Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole on Friday.

On Wednesday, August 20, MCX Gold October 3 contracts rose slightly at around 11:45 pm by 0.08 per cent, to Rs.98,776 per 10 grams, while MCX Silver September 5 contracts dropped 0.35 per cent, to Rs.1,10,950 per kg.

Regarding returns, gold prices have increased remarkably by 1,200 per cent, rising from Rs.7,638 in 2005 to over Rs.1,00,000 in 2025 (up to June). Over 20 years, gold has delivered positive returns in 16 years. Year-to-date (YTD), prices have grown by 31 per cent, with record hi...