Gold prices rose during trading, with contracts achieving strong gains exceeding $7. By 11:12 AM UAE time, the yellow metal had increased by 0.07% or $1.37, reaching $2166.48 per ounce. Gold contracts for April 2024 delivery rose by 0.34% or $7.55, reaching $2167.6 per ounce. Meanwhile, other precious metals saw silver decrease by 0.19% to $24.79 per ounce, while palladium increased by 0.55% to $999.03, and platinum rose by about 0.19% to $909.4.