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Gold prices rose this morning, supported by a weaker dollar and declining US Treasury yields.
Spot gold increased by 0.7 percent to US$5,112.34 per ounce, while US gold futures for April delivery fell 0.2 percent to $5,115.80.
The dollar edged lower, making dollar-denominated commodities such as gold cheaper for holders of other currencies.
As for other precious metals, spot silver rose 1.5 percent to $85.03 per ounce.
Platinum gained 1.3 percent in spot trading to $2,159.01, while palladium increased 0.8 percent to $1,630.71.