Gold rose slightly in early Asian trading, as investors await US inflation data to find clues about the Federal Reserve's policy path. Tony Sage, CEO of Critical Metals, said in a report that stronger data could reinforce tighter policies and put further pressure on gold. He added, on the other hand, the weaker results may provide some relief. Interest rate cuts usually benefit unyielding gold. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,380.12 an ounce.

Gold rose slightly in early Asian trading, as investors await US inflation data to find clues about the Federal Reserve's policy path. Tony Sage, CEO of Critical Metals, said in a report that stronger data could reinforce tighter policies and put further pressure on gold. He added, on the other hand, the weaker results may provide some relief. Interest rate cuts usually benefit unyielding gold. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,380.12 an ounce.