Gold falls in spot transactions to $ 2,671.49 per ounce

Gold prices fell on Monday, for a second session in a row, as investors awaited economic data and statements from Federal Reserve officials this week for more clarity on the future direction of interest rates.

Gold fell in spot transactions by 0.5% to $ 2,671.49 per ounce.

US gold futures fell by 0.6% to $ 2,678.50 per ounce.

As for other precious metals, silver fell in spot transactions by 0.4% to $ 31.16 per ounce, platinum rose by 0.6% to $ 973.99 per ounce, and palladium rose by 0.9% to $ 997.41 per ounce.