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Gold prices inched higher on Monday, supported by a softer dollar, while investors awaited a slew of U.S. economic data including the December nonfarm payrolls report for further guidance on the Federal Reserve's interest rate stance.

Spot gold
GOLD
rose 0.2% to $2,643.69 per ounce by 0229 GMT. U.S. gold futures
GOLD
climbed 0.1% to $2,656.80.

"A subdued start to the week by the U.S. dollar is helping gold to eke out some gains," said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade.