Gold prices maintained stability, closing in on a potential third consecutive weekly rise. The support came from a weaker dollar and Treasury measures aimed at reducing yields. Furthermore, a decrease in unemployment claims indicated a steady labor market, leading markets to expect that the Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates steady in September. Additionally, other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium witnessed gains…
Shafaq News - Erbil: Gold prices were stable on Friday but are on track for their third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker dollar and efforts by the US Treasury Department to curb rising long-term bond yields. Spot gold was little changed at $4,514.23 per ounce after hitting its highest level since early June in the previous session. The metal has gained 3.2 percent since the start of the week. US gold futures settled at $4,571.20. T…