Gold fell as the dollar strengthened, with investors looking ahead to key US data due on Friday that may offer clues on the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate move later this month.

Gold prices snapped a four-session rally to fall on Monday, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar and profit-taking, while investors awaited key U.S. economic data for cues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook.

The dollar index gained 0.5 per cent, on track for its best day in over a week, making greenback-priced bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies

Gold fell as the dollar strengthened against other currencies, while investors looked ahead to key US data due on Friday that may offer clues on the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate move later this month.

Gold dropped 1% on Monday, ending a four-session winning streak, weighed down by a robust U.S. dollar, as investors eyed upcoming economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the future of U.