Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange futures fell on Thursday, extending a slump to a 34-month low, as U.S. economic data topped estimates by analysts, eroding the metal\'s appeal as a store of value. The most active gold contract for August delivery fell 18.2 dollars, or 1.48 percent, to settle at 1,211.6 dollars per ounce.