Gold prices dropped on Thursday as investors took profits after a three-day rally, with markets watching US jobs data for hints on the Federal Reserve's rate direction amid increasing trade tensions. Spot gold prices dropped at 1:10 PM GMT by 0.43 per cent to $2,906.42 per ounce, compared to the previous closing price of $2,918.96. Meanwhile, US gold futures fell 0.41 per cent to $2,913.89 per ounce, compared to Tuesday's closing of $2,926. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English, Reuters Subediting: Y.Yasser