Gold price today, March 18 -- Gold rate declined on the MCX in early deals on Wednesday, March 18, ahead of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, while geopolitical risks and concerns over a spike in inflation capped losses for the yellow metal.

MCX gold April futures were 0.21% down at Rs.1,55,662 per 10 grams around 9:15 am, while MCX silver May futures were 0.76% down at Rs.2,51,200 per kg at that time.

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