Gold, other precious metals rise

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as US Treasury yields declined, although expectations of higher interest rates limited gains.

Spot gold rose 0.3 percent to US$4,357.31 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery gained 0.3 percent to $4,395.

Among other precious metals, spot silver rose 0.7 percent to $66.48 per ounce, platinum gained 0.8 percent to $1,811.28, and palladium advanced 0.7 percent to $1,309.78.