Gold prices rise for 3rd straight week, hit 3-month high. Can bullion reclaim $5,500 peak?

Gold rose 5% this week to nearly $4,603, marking its third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker US dollar, Treasury bond buybacks and expectations of stable Fed rates. Analysts see long-term potential amid central-bank demand and currency concerns, though the World Gold Council expects near-term prices to remain rangebound.