London, December 22 (QNA) – Gold edged up on Thursday, helped by a softer dollar in thinned trading, but prices moved in a tight range as market participants awaited economic data for further direction.
Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,818.40 per ounce. US gold futures were up 0.1% at $1,827.70.
Spot silver gained 0.2% to $24.00, platinum rose 0.9% to $1,007.13 and palladium was flat at $1,692.38.
The dollar index was down 0.2%, making gold cheaper for holders of other currencies. (QNA)