Gold futures ended higher yesterday as the slumping dollar boosted bullion's appeal as a currency hedge, but weak investment demand amid lower inflation expectations could send prices lower. Gold futures for August settlement closed up $6.90 at $916.20 (U.S.).


CLOSING PRICES (SPOT)

Gold US$/troy ounce 912.55 3.44

Silver US$/troy ounce 12.87 -0.02

Copper US$/lb 2.22 0.08

Lead US$/lb 0.73 0.01

Zinc US$/lb 0.68 0.01

Aluminum US$/lb 0.71 0.02

Nickel US$/lb 6.72 -0.02

Oil West Texas US$/bbl 60.13 0.06

Nat Gas Henry Hub US$ mmbtu 3.36 0.14

Nat.Gas AECO C C$/gigajoule 2.74 -0.22

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