April 28 (Reuters) - Gold prices eased on Friday as the dollar firmed in the run-up to U.S. inflation data, but economic jitters kept safe-haven bullion on course for a second consecutive monthly rise.

Spot gold edged 0.2% lower to $1,983.86 per ounce by 1145 GMT, but was up 0.8% for the month. U.S. gold futures eased 0.4% to $1,992.00...[LINK]