Gold falls ahead of economic data

CHICAGO, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Monday ahead of a slew of economic data this week.

The most active gold contract for February delivery fell 7.10 U.S. dollars, or 0.35 percent, to close at 2,022.20 dollars per ounce.

U.S. manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) reports will be out on Wednesday; U.S. fourth-quarter gross dome