Gold was steady in the early Asian trade. Prices were largely unchanged given the rising macroeconomic uncertainty, ANZ said.

"Although a cadre of investors trade in-and-out of gold, usually it is viewed as a long-term holding and as an asset ...

Front-month gold gained 0.2% to settle at $2,915.30 a troy ounce. Gold has risen for three consecutive sessions, as the yellow metal’s role as a safe haven asset continues to be utilized.