Gold fell for the second straight session yesterday, as the U.S. dollar climbed, eroding the appeal of precious metals as alternative investments. Gold for June delivery settled at $917.70 (U.S.), off $7.60 in New York. Silver and platinum also declined.
CLOSING PRICES (SPOT)
Gold US$/troy ounce 916.63 -6.87
Silver US$/troy ounce 13.06 -0.25
Copper US$/lb 1.75 -0.06
Lead US$/lb 0.56 -0.01
Zinc US$/lb 0.58 -0.02
Nickel US$/lb 4.30 -0.06