The dollar held at a near three-week high as investors sought the relative safety of the U.S. currency.
Western Europe
Gold Bounces as Mounting Concerns of an Economic Slowdown
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Spot gold was up 0.3 percent at $1,282.80 an ounce at 1323 GMT, recovering from a dip on Monday to its lowest since Dec. 28 at $1,276.31. U.S. gold futures were little changed at $1,282.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday there has Been Progress toward a Trade Deal with China
Gold Silver Reports (GSR ) – Spot gold had risen 0.2 per cent to $1,282.71 per ounce by 0103 GMT, while US gold futures were steady at $1,282.50 per ounce.
Spot Gold $1,300 Resistance level for Gold is Looking Very Vulnerable
“The equities are looking a little heavy up at these levels and yesterday’s speech by Fed Chairman Powell felt like Fed might adopt a dovish stance on rates moving forward, which is lending a lot of support to gold,” Haberkorn added.
Gold Prices Rise as Fed Stance Weakens Dollar – Gold Silver Reports
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) — Spot gold rose 0.6 percent to $1,294.01 per ounce as at 0729 GMT, heading for a fourth straight weekly gain. The yellow metal is up 0.7 percent so far this week.
Gold Backed ETFs Gained Globally in 2018, Even with North America Outflows
Gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) worldwide registered net inflows of $3.4 billion, a 3 percent annual rise and increased by 69 tonnes to 2,440 tonnes in the year.
Crude Oil hits Multi-Month Lows as Downbeat Mood Persists
Brent crude fell $1.56 to a low of $52.79 a barrel, its weakest since September 2017, before rallying to trade around $53.35, down 11.5 percent on the week, by 1435 GMT.
Gold Prices Gains as Dollar Weakens, U.S. Rate Hike Prospects Fade
Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $1,244.40 per ounce as of 1:41 p.m. EST (1841 GMT). U.S. gold futures settled up $2.80, or 0.22 percent, at $1,250.
Gold Slip on Profit Taking, Firm Dollar – GSR
Spot gold fell 0.2 percent to $1,235.57 per ounce at 0823 GMT, while U.S. gold futures were 0.1 percent lower at $1,240.8 per ounce.
Slowing Demand and a Supply Glut to Drain Oil’s Gains in 2019: Reuters Poll
A survey of 38 economists and analysts forecast Brent crude LCOc1 to average $74.50 a barrel in 2019, lower than the $76.88 outlook last month. The poll predicted Brent would average $73.20 in 2018, mostly in line with the $73 average for the global benchmark so far this year.