New York, October 19 (QNA) - Gold prices edged lower on Monday as the US dollar and Treasury yields rose, while investors awaited next week's Federal Reserve meeting.

Spot gold fell 0.5 percent to USD 4,143.91 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery declined 0.4 percent to USD 4,163.30 per ounce.

Among other precious metals, spot silver rose 0.4 percent to USD 57.24 per ounce, platinum gained 1 percent to USD 1,646, and palladium climbed 0.8 percent to USD 1,121.14 per ounce. (QNA)