Gold edges down on stronger dollar, Powell's remarks in focus



Gold prices edged lower on Friday on a stronger dollar while investors awaited U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the annual Jackson Hole symposium that could offer fresh clues on the monetary policy path.
Spot gold edged down 0.2% to $3,333.01 per ounce by 0353 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery fell 0.2% to $3,376.
The U.S. dollar index hovered near a two-week high, making gold less attractive to overseas buyers.

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