The dollar weakened, pushing a gauge of its strength down from a
four-year high, as uneven U.S. labor-market data refuels the debate over
when the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
SEE MORE Gold rose from the lowest price this year as the U.S. dollar weakened
and investors anticipated the return of buyers in China, the top
consumer, from a week-long national holiday. Platinum slid to the lowest
since 2009. SEE MORE Growth in exports driven by
manufacturing could give Vietnam a trade surplus of $1.5 billion this
year, far surpassing its forecast of $500 million in July, according to
the country's trade ministry.SEE MORE Gold declined in London, with the metal almost erasing this year’s gains
as the outlook for higher U.S. interest rates amid an improving economy
curbs demand for the metal. Platinum dropped to a five-year low.
SEE MORE The Vietnamese economy is facing three major challenges: low credit
growth, slow pace of settlement of non-performing loans and sluggish
business and production. SEE MORE