The price of gold in spot transactions rose 0.3 percent to $4,175.60 per ounce by 2:59 GMT, while US gold futures contracts for December delivery increased 0.4 percent to $4,196.40. On the other hand, Brent crude futures fell by $1.94, or 1.77 percent, to $107.92 per barrel by 02:27 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude recorded $100.58 per barrel, down 83 cents, or 0.82 percent, after closing on Friday at its highest level since September 17.