Gold retained its loss following the US economy expanded faster than projected last quarter, bolstering the case for additional interest rate hikes in the future.

Official government data showed the US economy grew at a revised 2% annualized rate.

Bullion for immediate delivery closed at $1,074.50 an ounce. The metal slid 0.6%, snapping a two-day advance of 2.6%.

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