Gold prices held relatively flat on Tuesday despite a decline in the U.S. dollar, as markets digested mixed economic data and continued to focus on dovish commentary from Federal Reserve officials regarding future monetary policy. The economic data released Tuesday presented a softer picture of the U.S. economy. September retail sales figures came in below analyst expectations, while the Producer Price Index showed a 2.7% year-over-year increase through September. However, these reports took a backseat to renewed attention on statements from Federal Reserve policymakers that reinforced expectations for additional ... (full story)