Amid the tense global situation, gold and silver prices started the session on a weaker note on Friday. Both the precious metals declined by nearly 1 per cent in early trade on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX). 

Gold futures for June 5 opened 0.39 per cent, or Rs 594 lower at Rs 1,51,167 per 10 grams compared to the previous close of Rs 1,51,761.