Gold eased on Wednesday as a slight recovery in the U.S. dollar outweighed safe-haven demand while markets await U.S. jobs data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for clues on the the U.

Gold futures were edging lower in early trade, but remain in a narrow range as traders await key U.S. data later this week for more cues on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cut decision. Futures fell 0.

Gold prices held steady, with markets waiting for jobs data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to clarify the U.S. rate outlook. Attention is on the upcoming ADP employment report and Powell's speech before the U.

Most stock markets in the Gulf edged higher in choppy trade on Wednesday, ahead of U.S. jobs data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for clues on the U.S. central bank's policy outlook.