Gold prices fell 0.37 percent to 1,271.20 an ounce on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar was firm for much of the session and precious metals investors turned cautious ahead of central bank meetings this week, U.S. payrolls data and the announcement of the next U.S. Federal Reserve chair. Silver closed down 0.83 percent at $16.69 an ounce.

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