Gold prices firmed on Tuesday, holding near a record peak hit in the previous session, as lingering U.S. tariffs on China and inflation concerns boosted safe-haven demand, while attention also turned to key jobs data set to be released this week.

Gold prices rose to hit a lifetime high on Thursday while the focus was also on a crucial inflation report for clues on the Fed's policy path.

Gold steadied in early Asian trading — after blowing through a series of record highs in the previous session — with rising economic and geopolitical risks supporting haven demand.