Gold futures finished lower on Tuesday, pressured by the firmness in dollar and on caution ahead to US jobs data that could alter expectations that the Fed interest rate trimming outlook. The yellow metal for the most active contract marked its second straight loss in the session.
Gold futures for February delivery dipped by $5.90 or 0.28% to $2,036.30 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. While, spot gold added by $3.00 points or 0.15% to $2,022.36 per ounce.