Gold Dips as US Jobs Data Cements Bets for Smaller Rate Cut Singapore, 7 Oct (ONA) —- Gold prices eased today as bets firmed for a smaller US rate cut in November after strong jobs data. Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $2,647.49 per ounce. US gold futures were unchanged at $2,667.10. The stronger-than-expected September jobs report, released on Friday, poured cold water on expectations of a large Fed rate cut next month, boosting the dollar. ...