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Gold prices have set more than 15 records this year and achieve a nearly 19 percent increase year-to-date
U.S. economic slowdown and rising inflation could drive gold prices to $3,300 in the next months
Bullion gained 1.8 percent so far this week, placing it on track for a fourth straight weekly gain
Gold prices are expected to reach $3,300 per ounce on stronger-than-expected ETF inflows and sustained central bank demand
U.S. dollar gained 0.13 percent to 104.32, making bullion less attractive for other currency holders
Spot gold was up 0.1 percent at $3,025.12 an ounce
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.15 percent to 104.01 on Friday, making crude more expensive for foreign buyers
Bullion recorded an all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce on Thursday and has climbed about 1.5 percent so far this week
Yields on British gilts slip slightly, with 10-year yield recorded over four basis points lower
Downward trends followed Beijing's decision to maintain the five-year and one-year loan prime rates at 3.6 percent
U.S. oil demand remained strong as distillate inventories fell more than expected by 2.8 million barrels
So far this year, gold has recorded 16 record highs, four of which were above the $3,000 milestone
