Gold Firmed as Investors Speculated Fed's Monetary Outlook, Concerned about Earnings
Gold prices climbed higher as the US dollar weakened and yields slipped on concerns over the disappointing US job data for December. The benchmark Comex contract initially rose to a 1-month high of 1255.3 before settling at 1251.1, up +0.34%. Crude oil prices, however, plunged as P5+1 entered into a new nuclear agreement with Iran.
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Gold Firmed as Investors Speculated Fed's Monetary Outlook, Concerned about Earnings

