Gold steady as dollar holds gains made after U.S. jobs data

Gold held steady near two-week lows on Monday, with the dollar remaining supported by expectations of monetary tightening in the United States following stronger-than-expected jobs data last week. Gold is used as an alternative investment during times of political and financial uncertainty. Spot gold had risen 0.1 percent to $1,258.69 per ounce by 0347 GMT.