Gold surged 2% on Friday as investors interpreted U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech as leaning toward a dovish monetary policy stance and President Donald Trump's latest comments exacerbated trade tensions with China.
* Trump orders U.S. companies to look at closing China operations
* SPDR Gold holdings up by about 24 tonnes so far in August (Updates prices)
* SPDR Gold holdings up by about 17 tonnes so far in August (Updates prices)
* Investors await Fed minutes on Wednesday, Jackson Hole symposium
Aug 19 Gold prices fell more than 1% on Monday as concerns eased that major economies could tip into recession, boosting investors' affinity for risk and detracting from bullion's safe-haven allure.
Gold prices fell more than 1% on Monday as concerns eased that major economies could tip into recession, boosting investors' affinity for risk and detracted from bullion's safe-haven allure.
Gold prices rose on Thursday as lingering fears over a global economic downturn and lack of clarity on the U.S.-China trade front kept the safe haven precious metal comfortably above the key $1,500 per ounce mark.
* Strong U.S. retail sales growth in July, other data weaker (Updates prices)
Gold rose over 1% on Wednesday as an inverted U.S. Treasury yield curve and weak euro zone data stoked fears of a global economic recession and drove investors towards safe-haven bullion.
Hong Kong police fired volleys of tear gas to break up anti-government protests in a gritty industrial suburb on Saturday after activists threw petrol bombs and bricks, as China freed a British consulate worker whose detention had fuelled tensions.