Gold turns down; copper hits new record in London

/* 336×280, created 12/13/10 */ NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Gold futures turned back down in early U.S. trading hours on Thursday, seeing little direction to be offered by U.S. economic reports that analysts expected to be mixed. However, copper traded in London rose to a new record, touching $10,000 a metric ton. Traders are also [...]

Gold futures fall more than $12 an ounce

Gold futures fall more than $12 an ounce SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures fell more than $12 an ounce in late morning trading Wednesday, as the U.S. dollar found support from clashes in Egypt, luring investors away from the precious metal. April gold was down $12.30, or 0.9%, at $1,328 an ounce as the [...]

Gold reverts to gains, trades at $1,375 an ounce

Gold reverts to gains, trades at $1,375 an ounce SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures turned positive Friday, as the recent dips in prices enticed buyers and the job market report kept some investors worried. Gold for February delivery added $4.20, or 0.3%, to $1,375.90 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Prices opened [...]