Gold continues to slip, silver reaches Rs 2.72 lakh per kg on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Rates of precious metals in futures fell further on Friday, May 22, 2026, as price volatility dampened demand. The gold June 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a fall of Rs 108 or 0.06 per cent at Rs 1,59,498 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,59,606. It fell further to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,58,816, a fall of Rs 790 or 0.49 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,59,162 with a fall of Rs 444 or 0.28 per cent.