Gold prices firmed on Wednesday as the dollar struggled and shares weakened after a vote on U.S. healthcare reforms was postponed and European Central Bank President Mario Draghi hinted the ECB could trim its stimulus this year. Asian shares slumped on Wednesday after Wall Street was knocked hard as U.S. Senate Republican leaders delayed a vote on a healthcare overhaul on Tuesday until next month, adding to investor worries about President Donald Trump's ability to deliver on his promises of tax reform and deregulation.

The dollar index, which weighs the greenback against a basket of six currencies, slipped to 96.322 on Wednesday, its lowest since November. Spot gold rose 0.4 percent to $1,251.91 per ounce by 0408 GMT.

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