Gold eases from 7-year high, but coronavirus fears limit losses; further escalation in epidemic likely to propel market higher
• 5 years ago Spot gold was down 0.2 percent to $1,657.40 per ounce, after declining 1 percent earlier in the session. On Monday, the metal rose as much as 2.8 percent to its highest since January 2013 at $1,688.66.
