Gold edges down on firm dollar as investors await key jobs data

Gold prices dipped on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar as investors geared up for a key jobs report later this week that could provide more hints on US monetary policy moves and while they assess the US pressure on Venezuela. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,440.67 per ounce, while US February futures dropped 0.3% to $4,449.60.