Gold holds steady as markets await US data
Spot gold stood at $3,338.22 per ounce as of 00:36 GMT, while U.S. gold futures were unchanged at $3,347.80.
The U.S. dollar index fell to its lowest level in over three years, making gold more attractive to holders of other currencies.
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