Gold Set for Weekly Gains Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

GOLD - LONDON. Gold prices eased on Friday but were set for a weekly gain as investors gravitated towards safe-haven assets amid political uncertainty in the Middle East, overshadowing pressure from a firmer dollar.

Spot gold fell 0.3% to $2,625.78 per ounce, as of 1100 GMT. Bullion has gained 0.2% so far this week. U.S. gold futures were down 0.5% to $2,641.30.