Gold prices steady as traders await key US inflation report

Gold prices remained steady on Thursday, and have held ground so far this month, as traders await a key US inflation reading due later in the day.Spot gold was steady at $2,035.78 per ounce, as of 0419 GMT. US gold futures edged 0.1% higher to $2,044.20.Spot silver edged 0.1% higher to $22.48 per o