Gold steadies as firmer dollar counters Middle East tensions

Washington, June 17 (BNA): Gold prices steadied on Tuesday as a stronger dollar offset safe-haven demand driven by regional tensions, while silver surged to a 13-year high.

Spot gold was little changed at $3,385.82 an ounce as of 10:58 am EDT (1458 GMT). U.S. gold futures fell 0.4% to $3,404.60, Reuters reported.

Spot silver gained 2.3% to $37.16 per ounce, reaching its highest level since February 2012. Platinum added 1.3% to $1,261.97 and palladium rose 1.8% to $1,048.34.

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