Singapore: Gold prices on Thursday rose, supported by a slight decline in the dollar exchange rate and bond yields, while investors closely monitored developments in trade negotiations amid US President Donald Trump expanding the scope of tariffs.
Spot gold rose 0.3 percent to USD 3,322.46 per ounce, while US gold futures climbed 0.3 percent to USD 3,331 per ounce.
As for other precious metals, silver in the spot market increased 0.2 percent to USD 36.41 per ounce, platinum fell 0.3 percent to USD 1,343.22, while palladium rose 0.1 percent to USD 1,106.25.