Gold can surge on substantial downside surprises, or plunge on big beats. Gold and gold-stock traders really need to ...

Spot gold slipped as much as 0.1% after the data release. The price was 0.1% higher at US$2,670.84 ($3,662.94) an ounce as of ...

according to the United States Gold Bureau. Gold provides a hedge against inflation and is in limited supply around the world, so gold coins are considered a stable long-term investment.

Gold held a three-day advance after a key US inflation report reaffirmed expectations ... increased 0.3% for a fourth straight month, Bureau of Labor Statistics figures showed Wednesday.