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Gold rose in early Asian trading as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions increased demand for safe-haven assets. Iran launched missiles, drones and small-boat attacks against U.S. warships near the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. said it intercepted the threats and struck Iranian military sites linked to the attacks, according to the Wall Street Journal citing U.S. Central Command. Investors are also watching upcoming U.S. employment data for signals on economic conditions and the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Bas Kooijman, CEO and asset manager at DHF Capital, said the labor reports could provide further clues on the direction of monetary policy.