Gold prices moved lower on Friday as market participants exercised caution ahead of the crucial US nonfarm payrolls report, which is expected to provide key insights into the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path. October gold futures fell 0.55% to $4,479.9 per ounce, while the US dollar index posted a modest gain of 0.15% to reach 99.04 points, weighing on dollar-denominated precious metals.
