LONDON: Gold rose in Europe on Thursday as the dollar weakened, but remained range-bound, with analysts expecting the metal to consolidate after recent sharp gains. Spot gold was quoted at $876.60/878.60 an ounce at 0953 GMT, up from $866.90 late in New York on Wednesday, when prices rose to a two-month peak of $881.20. Spot platinum climbed to $875/880 an ounce from $863.50, while palladium was at $178.50/183.50 from $175.50. Silver was at $11.40/11.48 an ounce from $11.37. reuters
