Gold steady ahead of U.S. data, election

Source: Reuters
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On Thursday, gold was traded flat, as traders eyed the upcoming U.S. employment data and election, looking for clarity about the global economy. Spot prices for gold held still at $1,721.41 per troy ounce at 6:56 a.m. in London. Earlier, the settlement level for the precious metal hit a 1-week high of $1,725.55.
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