precious metals

Gold regained some losses on Wednesday after its biggest decline in a month in the previous session, shrugging off falls in exchange traded fund holdings and gaining support on inflation concerns in major gold buyer China.

Silver was within sight of its highest level in more than three decades as steady physical demand from India helped it regain $40 an ounce. The gold-to-silver ratio was at a 28-year low.

Spot gold added $2.81 to $1,456.76 an ounce by 0558 GMT after falling as low as $1,443.49 an ounce on Tuesday, tracking declines in oil prices.

Gold prices remained steady during Tuesday session with a physical demand holding high but an improving economic outlook threatens to dampen gold's strength in the short term.

euro zone finance ministers discussed on Monday having more money in their rescue fund and cheaper emergency loans as part of a package of measures to end the sovereign debt crisis, but they made no firm decisions.

Spot gold was little changed at $1,363.35 an ounce by 0327 GMT, after dipping to an intraday-low just below $1,360.

U.S. gold futures gained 0.2 percent to $1362.9.

Gold regained slightly during Monday session after a decline last week in spite of Chinese tightening move with physical buying still boosting the prices.

China's central bank raised lenders' required reserves on Friday for the fourth time in just over two months, stepping up the fight against inflation that it has vowed will be a top priority for the year.

Eyes are on a suite of data from Beijing due on Thursday, including December inflation and fourth-quarter economic growth, which might give clues on how much tightening would be needed in the next few months.

Gold remained steady in Tuesday deals as concerns over Portugal’s debt gave a support to bullion's appeal as a safety net in times of economic turmoil.

Spot gold gained 20 cents at $1374.65 an ounce by 0108 GMT, after rising 0.4 percent on Monday.

U.S. gold futures was little changed at $1,375.0.

The euro steadied on Tuesday trading at $1.2929, retreating from a four-month trough around $1.2860 on Monday.

The prices of gold moved up on physical demand and a pause in a dollar rally as investors are closely watching the talks at the Group of 20 leadership summit that began on Thursday in Seoul.

Spot gold XAU= gained 0.3 percent to $1,407.35 an ounce by 0349 GMT, off the all-time high of $1,424.10 hit on Tuesday.

A deeply divided G20 struggled to move beyond broad promises of economic cooperation and into thorny issues of exchange rates and trade balances as world leaders gathered in Seoul for a two-day summit.

On Thursday gold reversed its losses from the previous session as investors are waiting the Federal Reserve's decision on monetary easing next week, with a slightly weaker dollar lending support.

Spot gold XAU= gained 0.2 percent to $1,326.67 an ounce by 0027 GMT, regaining some of the lost ground on Wednesday as investors reworked their assessments on the scale of the Federal Reserve's stimulus plan.

U.S. December gold futures GCZ0 rose 0.3 percent to $1,327 an ounce.

Gold gained on bargain hunting on Friday after a 1.5-percent fall in the previous session, but the metal was heading for its biggest weekly fall since July because of a firmer U.S. dollar.

Spot gold XAU= added $2.14 an ounce to $1,325.74 an ounce by 0030 GMT after hitting a two-week low on Thursday as a drop in U.S. initial jobless claims and a stalled euro rally spurred selling. Gold struck a record around $1,387 an ounce last week.

U.S. gold futures for December delivery GCZ0 were steady at $1,325.9 an ounce.

During Thursday trades the spot gold reached an all-time peak for a third straight trading session, rising above $1,355 on a weak dollar and after Vietnam said it may allow gold imports if prices keep rising.

Spot gold XAU= hit record highs in three consecutive sessions, with the latest at $1,355.55. It eased to $1,353.90 by 0346 GMT.

U.S. gold futures for December delivery GCZ0 hit a fresh record high at $1,356 an ounce, before easing slightly to $1,354.9.

Thursday in Singapore, bullion prices edged lower, but flat within sight of a record high as it headed for an eighth straight quarterly gain, with prospects for a weaker dollar in focus on possible further US monetary easing.

Spot gold lost 60 cents slipping to $1,308.15 an ounce by 4:57 GMT after hitting a lifetime high around $1,313 on Wednesday, that appeared to be its 10th record high in the past 12 trading days.

The precious metal has gained as much as 19.8 percent this year, heading for its 10th consecutive annual gain.

Wednesday in Singapore, gold edged higher and held near a record high hit in the previous session, with the US dollar remaining under pressure from expectations the Fed would take new measures to shore up the economy.

Spot gold added $1.60 an ounce to $1,309.00 an ounce by 3:24 GMT after rising as high as $1,310.10 an ounce on Tuesday, setting its eighth record-high session this month.

Tuesday in Singapore, the precious metal lost some ground after hitting a lifetime high at $1,300 an ounce in the previous session as a rebound in the US dollar prompted speculators to lock-in gains.

Spot gold lost $3.65 an ounce to $1,292.40 an ounce by 4:43 GMT, having struck a record on concerns over the global economic recovery and a weaker dollar. Gold has gained as much as 18.5% this year.

Monday in Singapore, bullion gained across the board within sight of a fresh record high as worries about the global economy linger, while silver rose to a 30-year high on rising investment demand. However, a slight decline in ETF holdings suggested some investors might want to book profits.

Spot gold added 80 cents to $1,296.40 an ounce by 0303 GMT after hitting a record at $1,299.95 on Friday on a weaker dollar and economic uncertainty after the Federal Reserve raised expectations of new measures to stimulate growth.

Friday in Singapore, bullion prices remained steady as disappointing data from the US and Europe resumed worries over the economic recovery, keeping market sentiment supported.

Spot gold was little changed at $1,293.7 an ounce by 6:27 GMT, below the record high of $1,296.1 hit on Wednesday. Gold is headed for a weekly gain of 1.5%, marking the second consecutive week of gains.

Gold has added 18% so far this year.

Thursday in Singapore, bullion flat after touching record highs for the fifth consecutive session. At the same time, silver hit a 2-½ year peak. Both metals safe-haven appeal were boosted by economic uncertainties.

Spot gold was trading at $1,292.80 an ounce by 3:22 GMT, below the fresh all-time high of $1,296.1.

At the same time, silver reached a 2-½ year high of $21.21 earlier in the day, before easing slightly to $21.18.

Wednesday in Singapore, the precious metal soared to a new record high as sentiment remained strong with the US Federal Reserve moving closer to providing more support to the national economy.

Spot gold hit a new record of $1,290.85 an ounce today, before easing to $1,287.95 an ounce by 0457 GMT as bullish sentiment remains strong after the US Federal Reserve inched closer to providing more stimulus for the economy.