Gold futures rallied above $920 (U.S.) an ounce yesterday, as solid gains in the stock market sparked a rally in the metal, but further gains could be capped by a lack of inflation hedge and risk aversion demand. Gold for August delivery settled at $922.50 in New York, up $10.


CLOSING PRICES (SPOT)

Gold US$/troy ounce 920.28 7.78

Silver US$/troy ounce 12.87 0.21

Copper US$/lb 2.22 0.02

Lead US$/lb 0.69 -0.02

Zinc US$/lb 0.64 -0.02

Aluminum US$/lb 0.69 -0.01

Nickel US$/lb 6.64 0.11

Oil West Texas US$/bbl 59.69 0.47

Nat Gas Henry Hub US$ mmbtu 3.17 -0.06

Nat.Gas AECO C C$/gigajoule 2.72 -0.12

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