Gold prices edge higher on Tuesday

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, with spot gold increasing by 0.4 percent to $5,023.19 per ounce as of 02:51 GMT.

US gold futures for April delivery rose by 0.5 percent to $5,027.20.

Spot silver rose by 0.6 percent to $81.28 per ounce. Spot platinum gained 2.2 percent to $2,161.35, and palladium was up 1.4 percent to $1,620.45.