One of the key drivers behind the surge in gold and silver prices was the ongoing trade tension between the U.S. and Europe ...

Safe haven demand and the outlook for lower US interest rates have kept the gold price above $3000 an ounce, reaching $3016.

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw gains, boosted by positive retail sales data for February. Gold, brokerage and oil stocks led the rally as traders await the Federal Reserve's policy update.