Bars of gold are seen at the Krastsvetmet company, one of the world's largest producers of precious metals in Moscow, Russia on January 31, 2023.
Gold prices gained on Friday as the dollar eased against the yuan after promising China economic data boosted recovery hopes in the world's top bullion consumer, although the possibility of further U.S. interest rate hikes kept investors on edge.
Spot gold was up 0.3% at $1,915.09 per ounce by 0320 GMT.
The yuan hit two-week highs against the dollar after data showed China factory output and retail sales in August beat forecasts in boost to recovery prospects.
"The outlook for rates to be kept high for longer has been keeping non-yielding gold prices under pressure," said Yeap Jun Rong, a market strategist at IG.
Persons:
Bullion, Jun Rong
Organizations:
Federal Reserve, IG, European Central Bank
Locations:
Moscow, Russia, China, U.S