New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Gold and silver prices in your city on August 26: Gold rates rose during the morning session of trade in the domestic futures market on Tuesday, August 26, along with a weak dollar after US President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on claims of mortgage fraud.

At around 9:10 am on Tuesday, August 26, the MCX Gold October 3 contracts were 0.27 per cent up at Rs.100897 per 10 grams around. MCX Silver September 5 contracts climbed 0.31 per cent at Rs.1,16,314 per kg.

In terms of returns, gold prices have surged by 1,200 per cent, rising from Rs.7,638 in 2005 to over Rs.1,00,000 in 2025 (till June). In the last 20 years, gold has delivered positive returns in 16 years. Year-to-date (YTD), prices h...