Gold prices rose on Tuesday, as the US dollar fell against most currencies, after the release of weak economic data.
The data showed that the US manufacturing PMI fell to 57.5 points in November from 59.3 points in October, missing analysts' forecasts of 57.9 points.
The dollar index fell against a basket of major currencies by 0.6% to 91.3 points as of 19:30 GMT, after hitting a high of 91.9 points and a low of 91.2 points.
Markets are closely focusing the latest updates regarding the coronavirus crisis, keeping in mind that the Trump administration intends to distribute two Covid-19 vaccines to US citizens later this month.
Gold February futures rose 2.1% or $38, and closed at $1818.90 an ounce, after hitting today's high at $1821.1, and the low at $1778.4.