Gold ticked higher on Tuesday as Asian stocks slipped on political ferment in Washington and a global surge in coronavirus cases, although a firmer dollar and higher U.S. Treasury yields

Gold and silver futures prices in the domestic market edged higher on Thursday amid violence and political uncertainties in the US and after Democrats gained majority in the US Senate.

Gold prices started the new year on a high by notching an eight-week peak on Monday, as spiking COVID-19 cases and prospects of tougher restrictions boosted the safe-haven metal’s appeal.

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

Gold eased on Friday, but was on track to post its third consecutive weekly gain on growing expectations for additional stimulus measures in the United States. Spot gold fell 0.2%

Gold prices inched higher on Tuesday as the dollar weakened, though the start of COVID-19 vaccinations in the United States and Canada buoyed hopes of a swifter global economic recovery

Gold ticked higher on Monday, as the metal drew support from grim U.S. jobs data that fuelled optimism over a U.S. stimulus deal, although gains were capped by coronavirus vaccine

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