* Spot gold witnessed a 0.2% increase, reaching $1,900.30 per ounce as of 0123 GMT, while U.S. gold futures also saw a 0.2% rise, reaching $1,929.40.
* The dollar index (DXY) remained below its two-month highs, while the recent surge in U.S. Treasury yields, which had reached levels not seen in nearly 16 years, temporarily halted, providing some relief to gold, a non-interest-bearing asset.