In other news, the Bank of Japan left its interest rates unchanged and did not announce fresh stimulus measures after its regular meeting.

FORBES: A.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Slightly Lower, But Markets on Hold Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data

The U.S. dollar index traded not far from unchanged Friday but did hit a fresh four-week low overnight.

FORBES: P.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Solidly Lower on Technical Selling; Traders Still Jittery from Wednesday's Sell Off

The U.S. dollar index is traded on both sides of unchanged Monday and did hit a fresh four-week high overnight.

FORBES: P.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Comex Gold Ends Weaker On Consolidation, Lower Crude Oil

Most of the day gold prices had not strayed too far from unchanged price levels as traders are looking for fresh news to drive the market.

FORBES: P.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Sees Modest Uptick Following Fed's Beige Book

Comex gold futures prices are trading near unchanged Tuesday morning, but did poke to a fresh three-week high overnight, in quieter conditions.

FORBES: Comex Gold Near Steady in Thin Trading; U.S. Data Awaited