Gold prices continue rise amid geopolitical risk assessment

Group 1: Gold Market - Gold prices increased, with April futures rising 0.76% to $5,035.50 per ounce, while spot gold rose 0.54% to $5,021.71 per ounce [2] - Despite the increase, gold remains on track for slight weekly losses [2] Group 2: Silver Market - Silver futures for March delivery advanced 1.28% to $78.63 per ounce, and spot silver gained 0.68% to $78.88 [3] Group 3: Other Precious Metals - Spot palladium increased 0.17% to $1,696.55, and platinum rose 0.46% to $2,090.50 per ounce [4] Group 4: US Dollar Index - The US Dollar Index held steady at 97.98, indicating stable performance against a basket of six major currencies [5] Group 5: Newmont Corporation - Newmont Corporation, the largest gold miner, expects a 10% decline in gold production this year due to planned development work at several mines [6]