Gold (XAU/USD) price consolidates above the $4,200 figure on Friday as market participants are optimistic about a potential US-Iran deal, set to be signed next week, according to newswires. Meanwhile, households in the US are becoming more optimistic about the economy.
The Euro (EUR) trades higher 0.12% higher to near 185.45 against the Japanese Yen (JPY) during the European trading session on Friday.
EUR/GBP inches lower after two days of gains, trading around 0.8630 during the Asian hours on Friday. The currency cross remains subdued following the release of economic data from the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany.