Gold advances on softer US dollar, bond yields ahead of payrolls report

By Sukanya MitraGold extended gains on Thursday, buoyed by a drop in the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields from highs, as investors awaited key payrolls data that could tip the scales on expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this month.Spot gold TVC:GOLD was up 0.9% at $4,425.83 per ounce by 1…