The yellow metal is beginning the trading week holding above $1,950 an ounce as analysts eye new U.S. election risk, the U.S. dollar and a slate of Federal Reserve speakers.
Last week, gold was able to eke out a nearly 0.5% gain while largely trading in a range between $1,950 and $1,975 an ounce. This marked a second consecutive weekly gain since the end of July.
At the time of writing, spot gold was at $1,954.20, up 0.25% on the day.