Gold rate drops 4% in March despite US–Iran war, increased inflationary risks— Could an end to war trigger a major fall? by Live mint | March 17, 2026 6:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News US Gold Futures has shed more than 4% in March so far despite a US-Iran war. Domestic spot gold prices, as per the MCX data, have declined by more than ₹3,000, or 2%, per 10 grams this month.