Meanwhile, gold declined 1.31% to $1,567.50 an ounce in New York last in previous session
Subdued demand at prevailing levels weighed on silver futures
Traders would also eye the progress of the monsoon rains, which have been scant so far
Concerns over weak rainfall in key growing areas restricted the losses
Overseas demand also pulled prices lower
Prices down nearly 0,3% on cues
Restricted supplies from producing regions mainly influenced prices
However, strong export demand may limit the downtrend
Contract traded so far with an open interest of 1,013 lots
Prices declined nearly 0.5% on cues
Microeconomic turbulance also ascribed to high prices
Dollar was still around its highest in nearly two years against the euro
Due to inadequate storage capacity, 6.6 MT wheat are kept in 'katcha' complexes
Concerned at price rise, advises states to use anti-hoarding rules, undertake market intervention where needed
Analysts cite uncertainty abouta new stimueli from UwS Fed Reserve for weakness in the metal
Lower offtake from battery manufacturers in domestic market weakens the metal
July contract sheds 0.17% to Rs 4,765 a barrel on MCX, August delivery loses 0.21%
Prices declined by nearly 3% from previous close