The Dow recovered in the afternoon to finish up 13 points at 34,480.
In the US, the Dow gave up its early gains to drop 99 points, 0.3%, to 34,367 at midday.
“What more could gold want? Rising inflation and a Federal Reserve willing to sit on its hands? Whilst Gold is edging lower on a stronger US Dollar, a move over $1900.00 an ounce is not out of the question.