The world gold price stood at 1,938 USD/ounce, up 14 USD/ounce over the same hour last morning.
The USDX index, which measures the greenback's volatility with six major currencies, slipped 102 points to near a two-month low. A weaker dollar also makes gold more attractive to buyers holding other currencies.
Ms. Hooper explained that although gold faces a challenging environment, it remains an important strategic asset to own. She added that the precious metal could continue to be well-supported in the near-term as investors look for increasing hedging opportunities in the market.