Silver prices tank Rs 5,500/kg, gold down Rs 1,800/10 gm as Israel attacks, rising crude trigger panic. Should you sell?

Gold and silver prices opened lower on MCX on Monday. Escalating Gulf tensions pushed oil prices higher, fueling inflation worries. Stronger US economic data reinforced expectations of prolonged high interest rates. MCX silver futures for July 2026 delivery fell 2.23%, while gold futures for August 2026 delivery slipped 1.15%. Investor sentiment was also influenced by Middle East developments.