Gold prices were pressured by an uptick in the U.S. dollar on Friday, but remained on track for a weekly gain as uncertainties around incoming President Donald Trump's policies and renewed bets of further rate cuts lifted bullion above the key $2,

Gold futures finished higher for the third straight week ahead of Trump's inauguration as investors seek protection from potential tariffs and uncertainty, despite a stronger dollar.

Gold prices fell on Friday as investors resorted to booking profits after the yellow metal had surged to a one-month-high in the previous session. “Gold price (XAU/USD) retains its negative bias through the first half of the European session on Friday,

Gold prices eased on Friday but were still headed for a third consecutive week of gains, as U.S. inflation data and dovish comments from a Federal Reserve official revived hopes the central bank might cut interest rates more than once this year.