Gold prices rise by more than 1 percent

Gold prices have increased by more than 1% today, Thursday, amid a surge in demand for purchases.

Spot gold rose by 1.5% to $3,335.39 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures also increased by 1.5% to $3,344.

Regarding other precious metals, silver fell 0.6% in spot trading to $33.33 per ounce, platinum decreased by 0.4% to $968.60, and palladium dropped by 0.8% to $936.63.