New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Gold and silver prices in your city on August 25: Yellow metal prices dropped marginally during the early trade on Monday, August 25, amid the dollar's rise against other currencies. Notably, the possibility of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in September helped cap the declines in gold.

On Monday, August 25, MCX Gold October 3 contracts slighlty declined at around 9:05 am by 0.09 per cent, to Rs.1,00,290 per 10 grams, while MCX Silver September 5 contracts dropped 0.25 per cent, to Rs.1,15,940 per kg.

In terms of returns, gold prices have surged by 1,200 per cent, rising from Rs.7,638 in 2005 to over Rs.1,00,000 in 2025 (till June). In the last 20 years, gold has delivered positive returns in 16 years. Year-t...