Gold prices rose as the dollar steadied following weak US data that prompted demand on safe havens.
Earlier US data showed imports fell 0.5% last month, with industrial output falling as well.
The dollar index steadied at 97.06, with an intraday high at 97.3, and a low at 97.02.
US President Trump said his administration is still not near a full trade agreement with China.
He nonetheless asserted negotiations are going very well, with financial markets improving in response and nearing recent record highs.
As of 18:06 GMT, gold rose 0.5% to $1,320 an ounce, with a session-high at $1,323.1, and a low at $1,314.3.