Gold prices edged up on Tuesday as Iran-Israel tensions boosted safe-haven demand but a stronger dollar capped gains, while silver surged to a 13-year high. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $3,390.59 an ounce as of 0151 pm EDT (1751 GMT).

BENGALURU] Gold prices held steady on Wednesday (Jun 18), as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran entered their sixth day, while a stronger US dollar capped gains ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision due later in the day.

Gold prices climbed sharply as tensions in the Middle East drove demand for safe assets. Softer U.S. inflation also boosted hopes for rate cuts, supporting gold's rally above $3,400.