Gold prices rose on Friday and were headed for a weekly gain, supported by a weaker dollar and lingering geopolitical tensions, while focus remained on US-China trade talks due this weekend.
Spot gold was up 0.6 per cent to $3,325.20 an ounce at 1134 GMT. The metal has gained 2.5 per cent so far this week. US gold futures were up 0.8 per cent to $3,334.30.
The dollar index slipped 0.3 per cent, making gold more attractive for holders of other currencies.
"The exaggerated moves (in gold) suggest there is strong buying on the one hand on economic uncertainty, while strong selling is in evidence as some see the higher prices as an opportunity to take profit," said Ross Norman, an independent analyst.
"Markets are particularly focused on a possible US-China trade deal ... Equally, minds are also concerned about the India/Pakistan crisis."
US and Chinese officials will meet in Switzerland over the weekend, in a possible first step in dialling down the damaging trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Gold, used as a safe store of value during times of political and financial uncertainty, scaled an all-time high of $3,500.05 per ounce last month, boosted by central bank buying, tariff war fears and strong investment demand.
On the geopolitical front, Pakistan's armed forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along India's western border on Thursday night and early Friday, the Indian army said.
Also on the radar, several US Federal Reserve officials are scheduled to speak later in the day, potentially providing further insights into the economy and the central bank's policy path.
The Fed needs to be patient in assessing how the Trump administration's tariffs affect the economy - especially inflation and unemployment - before making any adjustments to interest rates, Fed Governor Michael Barr said.
Elsewhere, spot silver eased 0.2 per cent to $32.44 an ounce, platinum rose 0.6 per cent to $981.94 and palladium climbed 0.4 per cent to $980.15.
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