Gold consolidated early in the Asian session, but may be weighed down by easing concerns over U.S. tariffs that have dented the precious metal's appeal as a safe haven. President Trump said overnight that he may soften the reciprocal tariffs he plans to impose on U.S. trading partners next month, and that some countries may be exempted. "Gold looks quite pressured," given its recent rally through the $3,000/oz level, Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst at City Index and FOREX.com, said in an email. "A long-overdue cooling-off period may be in the offing," the analyst added. Spot gold was little changed at $3,010.33/oz.

Source: Dow Jones Newswires