Spot price was flat at $1,757.71 per ounce as US futures inched 0.1% higher to $1,759.40
Gold prices were flat on Monday after weak jobs growth numbers failed to temper expectations that the US Federal Reserve would start paring its stimulus this year.
Bullion is seen as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement likely from the widespread stimulus. The Fed’s tapering could tackle both those conditions, diminishing gold’s appeal. The Fed may move to begin reducing its support for the economy next month despite the slowdown in jobs gains last month.
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