Gold edges back toward highest since January, as dollar holds near lows
LONDON: Gold firmed on Monday, edging back toward last week’s 4-1/2-month peak as the dollar held near its weakest since late February, with investor focus turning to key economic readings from the US this week. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at $1,883.25 per ounce, having last week reached its highest since Jan. 8 at $1,889.75. US gold futures gained 0.4 percent to $1,884.30. Following last week’s volatility, gold has moved above its 200-day moving average, supported by a weaker dollar and bond yields and questions about inflation, said independent analyst Robin Bhar. Gold is consider...