Singapore - Saba:
Gold prices witnessed a slight rise in early trading on Thursday, hovering near the highest level ever recorded in the previous session after fears of an escalating tariff war between China and the United States boosted demand for safe havens.
At the same time, investors are awaiting jobs data for indications of the strength of the world's largest economy.
Gold rose in spot transactions by 0.1 percent to $2,867.79 per ounce. It recorded its highest level ever at $2,882.16 in the previous session.
US gold futures fell by 0.2 percent to $2,887.10.
Among other precious metals, spot silver rose 0.1 percent to $32.35 an ounce, platinum gained 0.2 percent to $981.81, and palladium rose 0.1 percent to $990.66.
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