Metal Commodities Gold

Gold prices rose early Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar and a dip in Asian stocks as a trade spat between the United States and China intensified.

Gold on Monday held close to 5-1/2 month lows, with a strong dollar offsetting the impact on prices of an escalating trade dispute between the United States and China.

Gold prices drifted down on Friday on profit-taking after the dollar hit a seven-month peak, but got support from investors skittish about prospects of a trade war and a correction in equity markets.

But, the yellow metal's upside was capped by a slightly more hawkish Federal Reserve.

The U.S. Federal Reserve announced it raised its benchmark short-term interest rate by a quarter percentage point.

Gold prices edged lower as the dollar strengthened following a positive U.S.-North Korea summit.

Gold prices edged higher on Monday as the dollar softened ahead of key central bank policy meetings.

Gold prices were up on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of key events next week.

A weaker dollar helped to push gold prices higher on Thursday.

Gold is holding the $1,300 level but any deterioration would likely be the beginning of a bigger slide, says one veteran technician.

Gold edged higher on Wednesday, propped up by a weaker dollar.

Gold prices were little changed on Tuesday as investor focus shifted to bullish global economic fundamentals and away from trade concerns.

Lingering concerns about trade wars offset expectations of a U.S. interest rate hike this month.

Gold steadied just below $1,300 an ounce on Friday ahead of U.S. employment data as investors watch for clues on the outlook for U.S. interest rate policy.