Gold prices drifted higher on Monday after recent soft economic data sharply lowered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in October, increasing the appeal of the non-yielding asset. Spot gold was up 0.4% to $4,158.17 per ounce by 0150 GMT. US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.6% to $4,186.40. US job growth slowed more than expected in September, and the nonfarm payrolls c