Silver prices drop Rs 5,000/kg, slip below Rs 2.6 lakh; gold edges lower. What should investors do?

Gold and silver futures opened lower on MCX as investors awaited key U.S. economic data, including jobs and inflation reports, for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. Both metals saw slight declines in international markets, with spot gold and silver edging lower after recent rallies. Analysts suggest continued volatility due to dollar fluctuations and geopolitical tensions.