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Gold edges higher as Ukraine tensions, U.S. trade concerns weigh on markets

Gold prices edged higher today, fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar and mounting concerns over Ukraine’s faltering peace process and U.S. tariff policies.

TAS News Service

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Monday, March 3, 2025

MUSCAT : Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,866.76 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures jumped 1.1% to $2,880.50 per ounce.

The dollar index slipped 0.4%, retreating from a two-week high, making gold more attractive to investors holding other currencies.

Spot silver rose 0.5% to $31.30 per ounce
Palladium climbed 1% to $928.54 per ounce
Platinum dipped 0.2% to $945.45 per ounce

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