Gold steady ahead of US monthly job data

Gold prices held firm today, June 2, after the US averted the risk of debt default and ahead of the job data.

The US will issue later today its monthly job report amid expectations that the economy will add 190,000 opening in May, after adding 253,000 jobs in April.

Gold futures for August delivery were steady at $1,995.6 per ounce at 11:52 am Makkah Time. Spot gold was unchanged at $1,978.98.

Silver for July delivery was steady at $24.04 per ounce. Spot platinum prices added 0.88% to $1,018.57.

The dollar index was 0.12% lower at 103.43 points.