Gold was expected to remain well bid over the course of next week, following recent moves 

higher, respondents to the S&P Global Platts Gold Sentiment Survey said Friday. 

Over  the past seven days, gold traded higher, with the London Bullion Market Association 

Gold Price settling Friday morning at $1,251.85/oz compared with $1,227.90/oz a week ear

lier. 

The  highest  settlement  of the benchmark price this week was $1,261.35/oz on Thursday 

morning. 

Last week, participants predicted a range of $1,230-$1,255/oz.