New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Gold and silver prices rise for the fifth session on Tuesday, February 24, as uncertainty surrounding US trade policy and persistent tensions involving US-Iran drove investors to shift toward safe-haven assets.

Spot gold was marginally up on Tuesday, rising nearly 0.45% to $5,249 per ounce, while spot silver surges 1.1% to $87.5 per ounce during the Asian trading hours.

Markets are facing uncertainty after Donald Trump said he would raise a global import tariff to 15% following a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States against his proposed reciprocal tariff measures.

Investors are also closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, where tensions remain elevated as the United States and Iran prepare ...