Muscat: Gold prices today held steady in early Asian trade, as markets closely monitored developments in US trade talks and anticipated the European Central Bank's upcoming policy decision. Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $3,353.81 per ounce.

According to Oman News Agency, US gold futures remained steady at $3,360.50. The market's attention is keenly focused on international trade negotiations and the forthcoming policy decisions by major financial institutions, which continue to influence precious metal prices.

Among other precious metals, spot silver rose 0.2% to $38.24 per ounce. Platinum saw an increase of 0.4% to $1,427.05, while palladium gained 0.6% to $1,248.50. These movements reflect ongoing investor interest and market dynamics in the precious metals sector.