
Gold Holds Loss as Traders Seek Clarity on Trump's No-Tariff Vow
Spot bullion held near $3,350 an ounce as markets opened in Asia, following a 1.6% drop on Monday after Trump posted 'Gold will not be Tariffed!' on social media. Futures of the precious metal in New York also held a loss of about 2.5%.

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