Gold firms after U.S. payrolls data misses forecasts

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Gold prices firmed on Friday in holiday-thinned trading, after data showing U.S. employers added the fewest jobs in over a year in March fuelled speculation that a U.S. interest rate hike may be delayed.

Gold recovers modestly on fresh demand, silver slips

MUMBAI: Gold prices recovered modestly here today on fresh local buying interest in view of wedding season.

Indian Funds Best Gold Deal as Producers Trail: Riskless Return

As investors from George Soros to John Paulson snapped up bullion amid a decade-long rally, the best gold investment of the past two years was found in India, where funds tracking the metal surged while avoiding the stock market swings that hurt mining companies.

MFs launch more gold-based schemes

MUMBAI: Mutual fund houses continue to rely on gold to increase their asset under management. Three asset management companies have sought approvals to launch gold-based funds over the past two months.