Tue, 29 Oct 2013 11:05:03 GMT
Gold gained as U.S. data signal continued stimulus
Gold advanced on Tuesday traded near the strongest level in a five-week period after the U.S. government data signalled that the Federal Reserve may continue its $85 billion bond-purchase program after its 2-day policy meeting. Bullion with settlement in October added 0.6% to $1,360.76 an ounce and traded at $1,354.12 as of 2:46 p.m. Singapore time.