<h1>Gold prices rise on local demand and weak dollar, boosting safe-haven appeal amid geopolitical and fiscal concerns.</h1> Domestic gold prices rose on a pick-up in demand from jewellers and stockists, while silver rallied and breached a key local price level. Market participants attributed gains to weakness in the US dollar, firm global trends, and heightened geopolitical tensions supporting safe-haven demand. Analysts also pointed to concerns over US fiscal policy and debt sustainability and noted forthcoming economic data releases as potential near-term influences.