Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday as US Treasury yields declined.
Gold rose in spot transactions 0.3 percent to $2,667.97 per ounce by 0217 GMT, which is $17 less than a record peak recorded last month. US gold futures increased 0.2 percent to $2,683.80.
Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds fell for the third session in a row, making the non-yielding yellow metal more attractive.
As for other precious metals, silver rose in spot transactions 0.3 percent to $31.56, platinum increased 0.6 percent to $990.49, and palladium rose 0.2 percent to $1,011.47.
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