Gold futures ended slightly higher yesterday, as a greater-than-
expected increase in U.S. producer prices and retail sales in June
boosted bullion's appeal as an inflation hedge. Gold for August
delivery settled at $922.80 (U.S.) in New York, up 30 cents.


CLOSING PRICES (SPOT)

Gold US$/troy ounce 925.15 4.87

Silver US$/troy ounce 12.92 0.05

Copper US$/lb 2.30 0.08

Lead US$/lb 0.71 0.02

Zinc US$/lb 0.67 0.03

Aluminum US$/lb 0.72 0.02

Nickel US$/lb 7.03 0.39

Oil West Texas US$/bbl 59.75 0.06

Nat Gas Henry Hub US$ mmbtu 3.29 0.12

Nat.Gas AECO C C$/gigajoule 2.77 0.05

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