London — Gold slipped from a two-month peak on Tuesday as investors took stock of US President Donald Trump’s first policy moves and a recovery in the dollar from recent lows. Trump formally withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on Monday and told US manufacturing executives he would impose a hefty border tax on firms that import products after moving American factories overseas. "It’s all been flagged and it’s all playing out according to the well-rehearsed script of Trump and his advisers," Robin Bhar, Societe Generale’s head of metals research, said. "The high in gold is an opportunity to take a bit of profit," Bhar said, adding that price was stuck in a $1,120-$1,220 range. Trump’s protectionist statements and a lack of detail on policy have led some investors to opt for gold, which is often seen as an alternative investment during times of geopolitical and financial turmoil. It rose to its highest level since November 22 during Tuesday’s session before giving b...
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