Silver rate today, March 10 -- Silver prices climbed on Tuesday, supported by a weaker US dollar and easing crude oil prices after US President Donald Trump indicated that the conflict in the Middle East could end soon. Gold also moved higher as investor sentiment stabilised.

On MCX, silver prices jumped 4.2% to Rs.2,78,339 per kg while gold prices advanced almost 1% to Rs.1,61,791 per 10 grams.

Spot silver advanced 3% to $89.60 per ounce, while spot gold gained 0.8% to $5,179.52 per ounce as of 0233 GMT. Meanwhile, US gold futures for April delivery rose 1.7% to $5,188.70.

Other precious metals also traded higher. Spot platinum increased 1.2% to $2,208.16, while palladium edged up 0.2% to $1,693.84.

The rebound followed comments from...