June 12 (Reuters) - Gold prices held steady on Friday as downward pressure from a stronger dollar countered rising safe-haven demand supported by gloomy economic projections and renewed fears over a second wave in COVID-19 infections. [USD/] * Asian equities are set to tumble after Wall Street stocks slid over growing concerns about a resurgence in coronavirus infections. * Large stimulus measures and low interest rates tend to support gold, which is often considered a hedge against inflation and currency debasement.