HIBAPRESS
Gold prices rose today, Wednesday, in conjunction with the decline in oil prices, amid anticipation of US economic data this week to assess expectations for the Federal Reserve's policy.
Gold prices in spot transactions rose by 0.4 percent, reaching $2,13.99 per ounce.
US gold futures for April fell 0.4 percent, reaching $2,21.80 per ounce.
Silver prices in spot transactions rose by 0.6 percent, reaching $88.89 per ounce.
The price of platinum also rose one percent, reaching $2,221.48, and the price of palladium increased by 1.5 percent, recording $1,679.73.
Oil prices had fallen by more than 11 percent at settlement, with a statement by US President Donald Trump that the war in the Middle East may end soon, which calmed fears about prolonged disruptions in global oil supplies.
