Spot gold
GOLD
fell 0.8% to $2,473.50 per ounce as of 0928 GMT, having hit its lowest since Aug. 22. U.S. gold futures
GOLD
dipped 0.7% to $2,505.40.
"Gold is under some light pressure this morning in the face of equities’ weakness– this is normal as there may be some selling in case of equity-related margin calls," said StoneX analyst Rhona O'Connell.
"Other (precious metals) are down, partly in sympathy, but more likely in response to those dire numbers from the States yesterday."