Gold prices move higher.

Gold prices gained on Friday as markets awaited further developments on US-China trade talks after Beijing said it would retaliate against Washington for passing a law in support of Hong Kong protesters.

However, the metal was on track for its biggest monthly decline since June 2018.

Spot gold was up 0.4% at $1,463.59 an ounce as of Friday trade in New York. It has shed around 3.3% this month. U. gold futures settled 0.6% higher at $1,470.20 per ounce.

China warned on Thursday it would take "firm counter measures" in response to US legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.

Investors have been optimistic about an...

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