Gold prices snapped a four-session rally to fall on Monday, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar and profit-taking, while investors awaited key U.S. economic data for cues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook.

The dollar index gained 0.5 per cent, on track for its best day in over a week, making greenback-priced bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies

Gold rose on Wednesday, rebounding from an over one-week low hit in the previous session, on a weaker dollar, but trimmed earlier gains after data showed stalled inflation progress, hinting that the U.