Precious Metals

Gold Rises on Economic Stimulus Confidence

Government data showing low U.S. inflation and weak consumer spending sent gold higher as investors grew confident that federal stimulus efforts will continue. More 

Gold Posts Largest Weekly Gain in Three Months

Gold slipped in Friday trading, but still posted its largest weekly gain in three months, while mining stocks slumped again. More 

Gold Climbs as May Options Set to Expire

Gold surged in Thursday trading as traders sought to purchase May options before they expired and tensions flared again in the Middle East. More 

Gold Rises on Sharp U.S. Durable Goods Drop

The largest drop in U.S. durable goods orders in seven months increased inventor confidence in continued economic stimulus and sent gold climbing on Wednesday. More 

Gold Falls as U.S. Dollar Advances

Gold fell in Tuesday trading as weaker-than-expected economic reports from China and Germany pushed the U.S. dollar higher. More 

Hedge Fund Buying Pushes Gold Higher

Gold rose strongly in Monday trading as hedge funds cut short positions and continued to purchase the metal, despite last week's sharp drop. More 

Gold Posts Fourth Consecutive Weekly Loss

Gold futures edged up in Friday trading, but still posted a steep loss for the week, marking the metal's fourth straight weekly drop. More