Silver rate today, Feb. 19 -- After opening in the red, Silver prices recovered on Thursday, February 19. The movement in the white metal was limited amid thin trading as several Asian markets, including China, remained shut this week for Lunar New Year holidays. Gold prices were also turned green.

The precious metals were muted as on the one hand, the US dollar strengthening is negative for the precious metals. The dollar rose following the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting and ahead of a key inflation report due later this week that could offer fresh cues on the future path of U.S. interest rates. Meanwhile, on the other hand, rising geopolitical tensions between US and Iran provided support to the ...