Gold prices eased on Tuesday, as improved risk appetite lifted global equities, while investors awaited ⁠a series of U.S. economic data later this week that could shape the outlook for ⁠U.S. interest rates. Spot gold fell 0.5% to $5,040.47 per ounce by 0900 GMT. It had scaled a record high of $5,594.82 on January 29. U.S. gold futures for ⁠April delivery lost 0.3% to $5,062.60 per ounce. "The start of the week has been marked by a resurgence in risk appetite across financial markets, reflected in gains in equity indices, which has weighed on gold prices," said ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evangelista. Global ⁠stocks ... (full story)