Gold ticks down on firmer dollar, easing banking fears
Gold prices retreated slightly on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened, reducing interest in safe-haven assets. Spot gold declined 0.2% to $1,960.68 per ounce while US gold futures were down 0.3% at $1,962.10. Investors are eagerly awaiting the latest US Personal Consumption Expenditures data, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, on Friday to gain further indications of the bank’s monetary policy
