NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures were little changed early on Tuesday, as stocks and the dollar seemed poised to fall for a second day ahead of a slew of key economic releases. Gold for December delivery was last down 20 cents at $953.30 an ounce in electronic trade. Due out at 10 a.m. eastern, the Institute for Supply Manufacturing's August manufacturing report is expected to show a rise to 50.5% from 48.9%, according to economists polled by MarketWatch.
