KEY POINTS: U.S. PCE data due on Friday Traders price in about 62% chance of rate-cut by November Vietnam's central bank to stop domestic gold auctions Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as the dollar eased, while investors looked forward to key U.S. inflation data that could offer clues on how soon the Federal Reserve can cut interest rates.
Spot gold GOLD was flat at $2,350.85 per ounce, as of 0350 GMT, after rising about 1% in the previous session.