Gold prices closed down 1.20% in the New York market. Selling reportedly dominated amid higher crude oil prices and rising long-term U.S. interest rates.
Gold prices closed down 1.20% in the New York market. Market participants believe that higher crude oil prices and rising long-term U.S. interest rates prompted the selling.
NY gold was reported to have closed at $4,364.45. Higher crude oil prices and movements in interest rates were cited as factors behind the sharp decline.