PRECIOUS-Gold steady as markets await U.S. healthcare vote

March 24 (Reuters) - Gold prices held steady on Friday amid a firmer dollar as markets waited to see if U.S. President Donald Trump will face hurdles on his economic agenda after U.S. lawmakers delayed a vote on a healthcare bill. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was down 0.1 percent at $1,243.60 per ounce by 0058 GMT. On Thursday, it touched its strongest since Feb. 28 at $1,253.12. * U.S. gold futures were down 0.3 percent at $1,243.80. * Palladium climbe