Gold futures ended lower on Tuesday, in lacklustre trade as the higher bond yields pressured the yellow metal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. However, weaker dollar limited some losses in the session.
Gold futures for February delivery slipped by 0.4% or $6.6 to settle at $1844.20.an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $1,856.86 per ounce.