Gold slipped on Thursday as a stronger dollar and reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut weighed on the market, with investors awaiting the delayed US jobs report. Spot gold fell 0.4 per cent to $4,063.81 per ounce, while December US gold futures declined 0.5 per cent to $4,063.60. The dollar index rose to a more than two-week high, making gold more expensive for holders of other currencies. Minutes from the Fed's October meeting showed officials cut rates cautiously, prompting traders to lower the odds of a December cut to nearly 33 per cent from 49 per cent the previous day. Analysts see resistance for gold at $4,155, with the potential to drop toward $3,980-$4,000 if pressure persists. Attention now turns to the September US non-farm payrolls report, expected to show 50,000 jobs added, which could influence the Fed's next policy move. SPDR Gold Trust holdings rose 0.22 per cent to 1,043.72 tonnes. Silver fell 0.6% to $51.07, platinum remained flat at $1,546.80, and palladium gained 0.6 per cent to $1,388.58. Attribution: Reuters
