Singapore - Saba:
Gold prices jumped on Monday amid anticipation of a doubling of US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, while a weaker dollar supported the US-denominated precious metal.
Spot gold rose 0.6 percent to $3,309.89 per ounce, and US gold futures rose 0.6 percent to $3,333.30. The dollar index fell 0.1 percent, making gold less expensive for holders of other currencies.
Among other precious metals, spot silver rose 0.2 percent to $33.04 per ounce, platinum fell 0.2 percent to $1,054.28, and palladium held steady at $970.79.
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