Gold prices firmed on Monday as investors cheered news that a U.S. fiscal stimulus deal was likely to be passed, although gains were capped by a stronger dollar.
Spot gold rose 0.4% to $1,888.76 per ounce by 0048 GMT. U.S. gold futures firmed 0.2% to $1,892.80.
U.S. congressional leaders have reached agreement on a $900 billion package to provide the first new aid in months to the coronavirus-hit economy, the Senate’s top Republican and Democrat said on Sunday, with votes likely on Monday.
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