London, January 05 (QNA) – Gold prices ticked higher on Thursday, aided by a softer dollar, while market participants braced for U.S. jobs data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory.
Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,856.11 per ounce, after hitting a near seven-month high in the previous session. U.S. gold futures also edged 0.1% higher at $1,861.20.
The dollar index eased 0.1%, making greenback-priced bullion more attractive for overseas investors.
In other precious metals, spot silver was flat at $23.74, while platinum gained 0.2% to $1,080.88 and palladium rose 0.3% to $1,793.38. (QNA)