Gold futures finished lower on Tuesday, snapping fourth straight gain saddled by the firmness in dollar and US Treasury bond yields. Increased risk appetite with the optimism about a positive US Job numbers after the release of projection which showcased a rise in jobs by 4,88,000 last month. The US jobs report may act as a yard stick to glean insights on the possible timing and scope of Fed 's roll back of accommodations.
Gold futures for December rose by 0.4% at $1,760.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. Spot gold was down 0.5% at $1,760.30 per ounce.