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Türkiye's monthly inflation rate reached 2.46 percent, up from 2.27 percent in February
Gold prices have set more than 15 records this year and achieve a nearly 19 percent increase year-to-date
U.S. economic slowdown and rising inflation could drive gold prices to $3,300 in the next months
Bullion gained 1.8 percent so far this week, placing it on track for a fourth straight weekly gain
Gold prices are expected to reach $3,300 per ounce on stronger-than-expected ETF inflows and sustained central bank demand
U.S. dollar gained 0.13 percent to 104.32, making bullion less attractive for other currency holders
Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $3,025.12 an ounce
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.15 percent to 104.01 on Friday, making crude more expensive for foreign buyers
Bullion recorded an all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce on Thursday and has climbed about 1.5 percent so far this week
Yields on British gilts slip slightly, with 10-year yield recorded over four basis points lower
Downward trends followed Beijing's decision to maintain the five-year and one-year loan prime rates at 3.6 percent
