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Gold is testing $4,250 early Monday, extending Friday’s strong upsurge. Dovish Fed expectations keep the US Dollar depressed near its lowest level in nearly two weeks and continue to underpin the non-yielding bullion. Bulls regain poise, awaiting this week’s key US macro releases scheduled at the start of a new month.