The gold jumped to fresh monthly highs amid dismal NFP-led broad-based USD selloff.
Lower-than-expected NFP numbers and an increase in the unemployment rate weighed on the dollar and boosted the pound.
The renewed bullish momentum in the gold came when the increased selling bias hit the dollar.
Gold turned bullish when Yellen clarified her recent comments on interest rates.
The pound remained under pressure amid a yields hike and political jitters.
The poor EU data and a stronger dollar weighed on the European currency.
Sellers defended the 1800 hurdle and threw bulls away when they approached this barrier.
