**[Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict]** Reported by Jinse Finance, gold prices edged higher during the Asian early trading session as the ongoing Middle East conflict may support safe-haven demand for gold. Spot gold rose 0.2%, quoted at $5,333.43 per ounce. U.S. President Trump has stated that current U.S. military actions against Iran may continue for several weeks. In Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, bases housing U.S. troops have been attacked. Zaheer Anwari of The Revacy Fund stated in an email that the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have intensified global market volatility. He added that as safe-haven sentiment dominates market sentiment, this has prompted a shift of funds away from risk investments. (Zhitong Finance)