Gold prices rose 0.46 percent to 1,280.19 an ounce after former national security adviser Michael Flynn was prepared to tell investigators that Donald Trump directed him to make contact with Russians during last year's presidential election campaign. But safe-haven sentiment cooled down after U.S. tax overhaul is expected to get passed in the Senate. Silver ended up 0.10 percent at $16.44 an ounce.

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