NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Gold on Wednesday recouped a quarter of the prior day’s steep losses as a weaker U.S. dollar increased the metal’s allure for holders of other currencies. The gold contract for August delivery gained $5.10 to $1,163.10 an ounce in electronic trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they …
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures ended marginally lower Monday, unable to drum up much fresh-buying interest after a jump in new-home sales and enthusiasm for second-quarter earnings. Gold for August delivery declined $4.70, or 0.4%, to $1,183.10 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The nearly 24% increase in new-home sales helped copper, heavily used in …
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures settled 0.3% higher on Thursday as bargain hunters stepped in and commodities in general rallied on enthusiasm about U.S. corporate earnings. Gold for August delivery added $3.80 to settle at $1,195.60 an ounce, closing under the key $1,200 mark for the fifth consecutive session. Other metals outperformed gold, with copper rising 7 cents, or 2.3%, to …
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MarketWatch (blog) This could get ugly. An amendment that did not get much notice in the health care legislation will bring government scrutiny to gold and silver coin dealers … Sellers of Gold Coins Slammed by Sneaky Provision Added to Health Care BillEverything Gold (blog) On 1099-Tax Reporting Requirements For Half Ounce Gold TransactionsInvesting Contrarian Gold Coins Facing IRS Scrutiny?Seeking Alpha (blog) The Business Insider all 15 news articles » |
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures staged a modest comeback on Wednesday, finishing higher as investors saw an opportunity to buy bullion after prices fell to around $1,195 on Tuesday, their lowest point since late May. Gold for August delivery rose $3.80, or 0.3%, to $1,198.90 an ounce. Copper once again led the way among metals. Copper for September delivery added 4 cents, or 1.5%, to …