Gold Down but Set to Record Weekly Rise Over Weaker Dollar, Inflation Concerns By Investing.com – Investing.com

Gold Down but Set to Record Weekly Rise Over Weaker Dollar, Inflation Concerns By Investing.com – Investing.com

By Gina Lee

Investing.com – Gold was down on Friday morning in Asia as an improving economic outlook broadened investors’ risk appetite. However, a weaker dollar and growing inflationary pressure capped losses and set the yellow metal on track for a third consecutive weekly rise.

were down 0.38% to $1,874.75 by 12:03 PM ET (4:03 AM GMT); The , which usually moves inversely to gold, inched down on Friday and was headed towards a weekly loss.