Today's Edition
(REUTERS)
Gold prices rose on Friday, putting it on track for a seventh straight monthly gain.
Spot gold gained 0.9% to $5,232.21 an ounce by 1325 GMT. The metal has climbed 6.5% so far in February, bringing gains for the seven months to 58%.
US gold futures for April delivery were up 1.2% at $5,253.20.
US 10-year Treasury yields fell to a three-month low on the day, decreasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold.
Spot silver rose 4.4% to $92.20 an ounce, on course for a 6.2% monthly gain.
Spot platinum climbed by 5.3% to a four-week high of $2,393.80 an ounce while palladium gained 1.5% to $1,810.60.
