Gold tips - Gold dipped towards its lowest level in nearly six years on Friday and was on track for a sixth straight weekly decline, weakened by a robust dollar and expectations of a US interest rate hike next month. The dollar is trading near an eight-month high against a basket of major currencies, boosted by euro weakness and prospects of higher US rates. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hike US rates for the first time in nearly a decade when it meets next in December. Investors believe higher rates could dent demand for non-yielding bullion, while boosting the dollar. "Once again, gold is unable to find a bid. Any small rally that we see is being sold into," said a Sydney-based precious metals trader.
China's net gold imports from main conduit Hong Kong fell in October from a 10-month high reached in the previous month, data showed on Thursday. Investor sentiment was weak with precious metals funds posting their biggest net outflow last week in around four months, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Among other precious metals, silver, platinum and palladium were all heading for weekly declines.
