Gold futures ended lower yesterday as the U.S. dollar rose in a volatile session, and further unwinding of fund interest because of lower inflation expectations could lead to further weakness in the metal. Gold for August delivery settled at $934.60 (U.S.) in New York, off $1.40.


CLOSING PRICES (SPOT)

Gold US$/troy ounce 932.70 -6.75

Silver US$/troy ounce 14.22 -0.14

Copper US$/lb 2.24 0.00

Lead US$/lb 0.75 0.01

Zinc US$/lb 0.70 0.01

Aluminum US$/lb 0.73 0.01

Nickel US$/lb 6.77 0.07

Oil West Texas US$/bbl 71.37 0.34

Nat Gas Henry Hub US$ mmbtu 4.19 0.19

Nat.Gas AECO C C$/gigajoule 3.34 0.04

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