New Delhi, April 21 -- Gold and silver prices in your city today, April 21: Gold prices hit a record high at opening on April 21, with MCX gold reaching Rs.96,747 per 10 grams, data on the official website showed. This comes as the world deals with the impact of United States President Donald Trump's tariff war, that has led to weakening of the US Dollar.

In fact, the USD's weakness against its peers supported gold prices, with the MCX Gold June 5 contract trading 1.36 per cent higher at Rs.96,552/10 grams at around 9.10 am today. And international spot gold prices also hitting a record high of $3,384 during the session. How so? When the US currency weakens, gold is cheaper in other currencies, enhancing its demand.

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