Gold moderately lower amid some USD weakness

"The drop in demand for safe-haven assets, the risk of profit-taking and the possibility of strengthening dollar put further pressure on gold," - said Norbert Rücker from Julius Baer.

The US Dollar Index, showing the US dollar against a basket of six major currencies, was up 0.62%, thus reaching 11-week high. Since gold prices are tied to the dollar, a stronger dollar makes the precious metal more expensive for holders of foreign currencies.

Chicago Fed Evans pointed out that the US economy is on solid ground, and rising interest rates in December, may be justified. "It would not be surprising if at the December meeting, I will agree to raise rates", - said Evans. He also noted that the potential for global economic growth has slowed, and neutral rate - one that neither stimulates nor hinders the economy - has moved lower, so it is worth reviewing the old political guidelines.

According to Pimco, the Fed could raise rates two or three times before the end of 2017. "We expect that the growth of the US economy in 2017 will return to a range of 2% -2.5% per year due to increased investment activity and rising consumer spending. Economic growth and inflation from 1-1.5% to 2-2 , 5% in 2017 will allow the Fed, according to some other market indicators, increase the rate two or three times before the end of 2017 ".

The cost of the October futures for gold on the COMEX fell to $ 1253.8 per ounce.