Bengaluru — Gold prices edged a tick higher on Thursday, as expectations of a $2 trillion-plus stimulus plan in the US raised concerns of inflation, while reports of a new vaccine-resistant virus strain also supported bullion’s safe-haven appeal.
Spot gold was up 0.2% at $1,710.28/oz by 1.56am GM, though it was set for its second straight weekly fall. US gold futures fell 0.3% to $1,709.80/oz...
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