Gold and Silver rate today (Aug 5, 2024): Domestic precious metal futures on Monday edged higher amid weak US employment data that sent bond yields and the dollar tumbling. At the last count, MCX gold futures (Oct 4) were up Rs 403 or 0.58 per cent at Rs 70,192 per 10 gm. Meanwhile, MCX Silver futures (Sept 5) were up 0.74 per cent or Rs 607 at Rs