Gold futures traded lower for a third consecutive session, falling over half a percent to the 4,070 level and hitting a one-week low. The selling pressure follows Gold futures coming off a three-week high of around 4,214. Key drivers for the decline included persistent USD strength, and a general sentiment shift reflected by continued selling in the broader equity markets. Most metals markets experienced lower price action, with Copper futures under pressure, Platinum futures and Palladium futures falling about 1% each and Silver futures trading slightly lower.