India, March 18 -- Gold prices climbed higher on Tuesday, rising for a sixth straight session, thanks to continued safe-haven buying amid fresh tensions in the Middle East, and uncertainty about global growth outlook due to U.S. tariffs and the countermeasures from China, Mexico and EU nations.
The dollar's weakness ahead of Fed policy announcement supported the safe-haven yellow metal. The dollar index eased to 103.20, from previous closing value of 103.37.
Gold futures for March closed up $35.10 or about 1.17% at $3,035.10 an ounce, a fresh record high. The current winning streak by the yellow metal is the longest since late October 2024.
Silver futures for March settled at $34.579 an ounce, down $0.505 or 1.48%, while Copper futures f...