Gold trades in tight range as market awaits debt ceiling vote

Gold prices increased slightly in Asia, supported by a weaker dollar, but was range-bound as traders watched for the critical U.S. debt ceiling vote. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,965.61 per ounce while U.S. gold futures increased 0.2% to $1,965.20. The dollar index eased from a more than two-month high, prompting buyers from overseas to purchase more of the metal. Investors kept a watchful eye on the vote, which would be critical to global financial markets if a default occurred. Data showed that U.S. job openings in April increased, pointing to a strong labour market with the potentiality to prompt the Fed to raise interest rates.

Gold trades in tight range as market awaits debt ceiling vote
Gold prices increased slightly in Asia, supported by a weaker dollar, but was range-bound as traders watched for the critical U.S. debt ceiling vote. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,965.61 per ounce while U.S. gold futures increased 0.2% to $1,965.20. The dollar index eased from a more than two-month high, prompting buyers from overseas to purchase more of the metal. Investors kept a watchful eye on the vote, which would be critical to global financial markets if a default occurred. Data showed that U.S. job openings in April increased, pointing to a strong labour market with the potentiality to prompt the Fed to raise interest rates.