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Gold little changed with focus on Middle East conflict, US economic data

US Q3 GDP data due on Thursday, PCE price index on Friday$2000 still on the cards if MidEast tensions escalate-analystPlatinum down more than 1%Oct 24 (Reuters) - Gold held nearly steady on Tuesday after hitting a five-month high last week, while traders kept one eye on U.S. economic data and another on tensions in the Middle East.Spot gold ticked 0.1% higher at $1,975.39 per ounce by 12:42 p.m. ET (1742 GMT) after falling as much as 1% earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures settled 0.1% lower at $1,986.1."We saw...
Economy

Gold rally cools as traders eye MidEast developments, US data

Markets await US PCE price index, Q3 GDP data this weekPalladium up 3%Oct 23 (Reuters) - Safe-haven gold eased on Monday, hitting pause after jumping to within striking distance of the key $2,000 level in the last session, as traders positioned for further developments on the Middle East conflict and U.S. economic data.Spot gold fell 0.3% to $1,976.19 per ounce by 1:41 p.m. ET (1741 GMT). U.S. gold futures settled 0.3% lower at $1,987.80.Reuters Graphics"Safe-haven demand will continue to drive gold higher after a slight period of consolidation. We believe...