New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Silver rate today rose on Wednesday, February 25 as investors turned to the safe-haven metal during Asian trading amid lingering uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies. Reduced expectations of a near-term interest rate cut also supported sentiment, while gold prices advanced in early deals.

Gains in recent sessions were further underpinned by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where the United States has reportedly built up its largest military deployment since 2003. Talks between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled to resume later this week.

On MCX, silver prices rose 2.7% to Rs.2,67,990 per kg and MCX gold rate advanced 0.7% to Rs.1,61,072 per 10 grams.

In international markets, Spot silver climbed ...