The instant market rose 0.3% to $ 1787.80 for an ounce by 4:54 GMT after 1% rose in the previous session, Reuters .
The metal climbed futures in the United States 0.3% to $ 1787.70.
The dollar fell for two months in front of his rivals, which reduces the cost of gold to other currencies.
The attention is now heading to Powell's degree in front of the prescribed Congress by 18:00 GMT.
Gold is a hedging tool in the face of inflation that may follow stimulus measures.
The other precious metals, silver rose 0.1% to $ 25.97 an ounce, Palladium landed 0.1% to $ 2583.24, and the platinum rose 0.9% to $ 1063.13. / p>
