The former US President said the raid was a 'dark time for our nation' and an 'assault' that could only take place in 'broken, Third World' countries.
Additionally, gold futures rose 0.2% to $1,794.55/oz, while EUR/USD traded 0.1% higher at 1.0191.
The lacklustre mood came as the central bank said on Thursday that Britain was heading into deepening economic misery, with a recession this winter that will last over a year.