<h1>Gold and silver prices fall sharply as weak demand, rate expectations, and dollar strength pressure bullion markets.</h1> Gold and silver prices fell sharply in Delhi amid subdued domestic demand and weak global trends. Analysts linked the decline to higher interest rate expectations, stronger US Treasury yields, a firmer dollar, and inflation concerns arising from geopolitical tensions. The commentary also noted that slower reserve accumulation by some central banks and weaker spot prices overseas added to the pressure on bullion markets.