Silver drops Rs 2,000, gold little changed as traders enter wait and watch mode ahead of US Fed meet; key levels for today

Gold and silver prices edged lower on March 18, 2026 as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision. While gold remained largely steady, silver declined nearly Rs 2,000. Analysts expect continued volatility, with key support and resistance levels guiding near-term trading strategies for both metals.