Gold's value has steadily increased, marking its longest streak of gains since February, due to fears of a US economic slowdown and potential lower interest rates.

Gold is one of the world’s most closely watched—and emotionally charged—commodities.

Gold edged higher in the early Asian trade, supported by hopes for Fed rate cuts that would underpin the allure of the non-interest-bearing precious metal.

By Sherin Elizabeth Varghese (Reuters) -Gold slipped on Tuesday due to an uptick in the dollar, though prices remained near a two-week high on growing expectations of a U.S. rate cut in September. Spot gold was down 0.