The yellow metal continues trading around the $4,000 threshold as market participants weigh escalating global tensions against the possibility of elevated borrowing costs that could dampen demand for the safe-haven asset. Spot gold advanced 0.2% during Monday’s session, settling at $4,024.09 per ounce. Gold futures contracts similarly appreciated, reaching $4,028.32. These gains followed a weekly decline of more than 2% in the precious metal. Other precious metals also demonstrated strength, with silver climbing 1.8% to settle at $56.97 per ounce. Platinum registered a modest 0.2% increase, reaching $1,598.45. ... (full story)