Gold prices firmed near one-month highs on Thursday as a fresh set of soft U.S. data added to expectations that the Federal Reserve will pause rake hikes this year, although inflation readings due later in the day could amend this outlook.
Spot gold was up 0.2% at $1,945.40 per ounce . U.S. gold futures steadied at $1,972.40.
Spot silver eased 0.3% to $24.59 per ounce. Platinum steadied at $974.13 as it heads for its second consecutive monthly gain. Palladium climbed 0.9% to $1,232.98, but was set for a 4% monthly fall.
Source: Qatar News Agency