Silver prices fell today, marking its first loss in 3 days, amid a day of respite, while dollar rose against a basket of currencies, ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision.
As of 11:44 GMT, silver fell by 0.8% to $17.83 an ounce, from the opening of $17.98, with a high of $18.03, and a low of $17.79.
Silver closed higher by 0.9% yesterday, its second daily gain, as US dollar fell.
The dollar index rose today by 0.2% against a basket of major currencies, which puts pressure on silver and most metals and commodities denominated in dollars.
Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve will conclude its meeting and unveil its rate decision later today, with forecasts of another rate cut for the second time this year to counter the global growing risks.
At 18:00 GMT, the US interest rate decision and monetary policy statement will be released, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 18:30 GMT.