Muscat: Gold prices today rose amid continued uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariff plans and their impact on the global economy. Spot gold was up 0.5% at $3,226.24 an ounce, following a record high of $3,245.42 in the previous session. US gold futures also edged up 0.5% to $3,242.50.
According to Oman News Agency, while gold saw gains, other precious metals experienced declines. Spot silver lost 0.2% to $32.29 an ounce. Platinum fell 0.2% to $949.21, and palladium eased 1.4% to $943. The fluctuations in the precious metals market come amid broader economic concerns linked to potential changes in US trade policies.