Gold was up on Wednesday morning in Asia, amid growing hopes of further U.S. stimulus measures.
Gold futures were up 0.41% at $1,840.95 by 12:39 AM ET (5:39 AM GMT).
Democrat lawmakers in the U.S. Senate began debate on a fiscal 2021 budget resolution with COVID-19 aid spending instructions. This is a first step towards passing the $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposed by President Joe Biden, and an indication that the Democrat-majority chamber will advance the bill without Republican support.
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