Gold prices maintained their upward momentum on Friday, hovering near $4,100 an ounce as a sharp decline in the US dollar provided fresh support for the precious metal.
The move marks the second consecutive session of gains for bullion, which is on track to record its first monthly advance since February.
The dollar's weakness followed reports that Japanese authorities intervened in currency markets to bolster the yen.
The intervention weighed heavily on the greenback, creating a favorable environment for gold, which is priced in dollars and often benefits from a softer currency backdrop.
This dynamic underscores the growing influence of central bank actions in Asia on global risk assets and commodity pricing.
Prior to the intervention, gold had been consolidating recent gains after posting its first weekly advance since May.