Gold rises with Russia-Ukraine situation in focus

Feb 25 (Reuters) – Gold prices rose on Friday, steadying after a volatile session, as investors reassessed the situation surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and fresh sanctions against Moscow from the West.

FUNDAMENTALS

* Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,909.06 per ounce by 0204 GMT. U.S. gold futures fell 0.8% to $1,910.70.

* The metal…