In international markets, December gold futures slipped 0.35% to $3,986.42 per ounce, moving below the crucial $4,000 mark. December silver futures traded at $51.495 per ounce, down nearly 1%. Gold and silver futures are facing renewed pressure as stronger-than-expected US inflation data has strengthened expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening. Silver prices plunged Rs 4,600 per kg below Rs 1.90 lakh on MCX, while gold fell Rs 700 on Karwa Chauth 2026.