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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gold Gains on Weak U.S. Economic Reports

Gold rose modestly in Thursday trading as a trio of reports showed a slowing U.S. economy.

Gold Sags as U.S. Dollar Rises, Equities Fall

Investors sought safety in the U.S. dollar as equity markets fell, sending gold futures down modestly in Wednesday trading.

Gold Regains Some Lost Ground After Plunge

Gold reversed course and climbed in Tuesday trading, recovering some ground from Monday's plunge after an analyst said the metal was undervalued.

Gold Dives to Two-Year Low on China

Gold tumbled in Monday trading, hitting a two-year low, after a report showed weaker economic growth in China.

Gold Plunges on U.S. Economic Worries

Gold suffered its biggest pullback in a year as rising concern about the U.S. economy's recovery shook traders Friday.

Gold Recovers as Investors Look for Bargains

Gold rose modestly in Thursday trading, recovering from Wednesday's nearly 2% drop in futures prices as investors took advantage of the lower price.

Gold Plunges on Goldman Sachs Forecast

A reduced 2013 forecast for gold prices from Goldman Sachs sent the metal plummeting in Wednesday trading, as the U.S. dollar rose and equities soared.

Gold Rises on Weak U.S. Dollar, Stimulus Optimism

Gold jumped in Tuesday trading as the U.S. dollar slid against other currencies and bargain-hunters entered the market.

Gold Dips on Stronger U.S. Dollar, Soros Comments

Gold pulled back modestly in Monday trading as the U.S. dollar gained and George Soros said the metal's safe haven appeal had been "destroyed."

Gold Edges Lower as Markets Await March Jobs Report

Gold slipped fractionally in Thursday trading as the markets awaited Friday's March job report from the government and U.S. first-time unemployment claims rose.

Gold Tumbles With the Rest of the Market

Commodities dropped across the board in Wednesday trading after a weaker-than-expected report on U.S. private payroll expansion in March.

Gold Tumbles Tuesday as U.S. Equities Soar

Gold and silver sharply fell in Tuesday trading amid reports of rising factory orders in February and strong March auto sales, renewing confidence in the economy.

Gold Rises on Weaker U.S. Manufacturing, Korea Tensions

Gold posted a modest gain in Monday trading on rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and slowing U.S. manufacturing last month.

Gold Drops on Cyprus Bank Calm, Posts Slight Monthly Gain

Gold fell in Thursday trading, dropping below $1,600 an ounce, as Cyprus banks re-opened, reassuring investors that the eurozone would avoid a new crisis.