Gold flat as firm dollar, U.S. rate hike dent appeal.
Gold prices were flat on Friday as the dollar held close to its recent peak while the likelihood of more aggressive interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve also weighed on the appeal for non-yielding bullion. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold was flat at $1,671.60 per ounce by 0107 GMT. U.S. gold futures ticked 0.1% higher to $1,682.80.
