Since Wednesday gold has moved steadily upward to trade in Asia at $1,693 before London opened. The euro also rose on Thursday to touch €1: $1.3393 at the start of business in London. Gold then Fixed at $1,690.00 and in the euro at €1,265.82 up over €3 again despite a stronger euro at .The euro was slightly stronger at €1: $1.3351. Ahead of New York’s opening, gold was $1,690.70 and in the euro at €1,266.11.