Gold prices rose on Friday, supported by a softer dollar and escalating Middle East conflict lifting safe-haven appeal, but were set for a second weekly fall as traders reassessed hopes for early interest rate cuts in the United States. * Spot gold was up 0.3% at $2,034.06 per ounce, as of 0231 GMT. However, it has fallen 0.6% so far in the week. * U.S. gold futures rose nearly 1% to $2,038.40. * The dollar index fell 0.1%, making bullion more attractive for buyers holding other currencies. * The United States and Britain launched strikes against sites linked to the Houthi movement in Yemen, while Saudi Arabia called ... (full story)