Gold prices inch up as US dollar eases

Gold is considered a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainties, but higher interest rates dim the non-yielding asset's appeal. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank's (ECB) chief economist backed a further rate increase at the ECB's next meeting but said its size would depend on incoming data, especially a survey of euro zone banks.

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