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Gold Prices Hold Steady With Geopolitical Tensions In Focus

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Gold prices were little changed on Friday as a drop in U.S. Treasury yields offset pressure from a stronger dollar.

Spot gold was marginally lower at $5,180.52 an ounce while U.S. gold futures ticked up 0.1 percent to $5,197.16.

The U.S. dollar edged lower, but was set for a monthly gain, helped by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and elsewhere.

Concerns remain over possible U.S. military action involving Iran after diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran aimed at easing tensions over Tehran's nuclear program concluded on Thursday without an agreement.

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