Gold prices continued to decline on Thursday for the third consecutive session, as the US Dollar (USD) rose against major currencies.
Positive news about a Coronavirus vaccine and fears about renewed lockdown measures against a new wave of the pandemic seem to be balancing out with the rise of the greenback leading to the yellow metal decline.
Gold futures for December delivery lost $12.40, or 0.7%, and finished at $1,861.50 per ounce.