Richmond Manufacturing Index jumps past forecasts

Platinum prices fell nearly one percent in American trade away from one-week highs as the dollar index rebounded for the seventh session out of eight from December 17, 2014 lows, following earlier data from the US, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell testified before the House of Representatives earlier today.

Ethereum rose over 2% on Tuesday for the third straight session as most cryptocurrencies gain ground and risk appetite improves in the market following positive remarks by EU officials.

Gold prices settled within a tight range of movements on Tuesday as investors shun new positions ahead of new Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony before Congress, which could provide clues on the future of Fed's monetary policy.