Gold prices rose to a new record high on Tuesday, as comments from Federal Reserve officials reflected a move toward more easing monetary policy.
Spot gold was up 0.3 percent at $2,636.85 an ounce by 05:07 GMT, after hitting a record high of $2,638.37 earlier in the session. It also hit an all-time high on Monday.
U.S. gold futures rose 0.4 percent to $2,661.60 an ounce.
Among other precious metals, spot silver rose 1.3 percent to $31.07 an ounce, platinum rose 1.4 percent to $969.35 an ounce, and palladium rose 1.1 percent to $1,053.09 an ounce.
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