Most precious metals finished higher on Wednesday, the final day of the month, but they all recorded losses in January, with gold experiencing a very modest decline and palladium facing an exceptional one. Silver and platinum also marked hefty monthly losses. Rising for the third consecutive day, gold for April delivery advanced by $16.50, or
Precious metals ushered in gains to start the new trading week on Monday, with increases ranging from 0.4% for gold to 2.1% for palladium. Gold and silver finished the day at their highest prices in over two weeks. Gold for April delivery the new, most-active contract climbed by $8.50 to settle at $2,044.60
In precious metals prices on Friday, and in a reversal of their direction from Thursday, gold and silver registered very slight losses, while platinum and palladium recorded significant gains. For the week, gold was the only one to experience a loss. The yellow metal's weekly decline was its second in a row. Gold for February
In precious metals prices on Friday, and in a reversal of their direction from Thursday, gold and silver registered very slight losses, while platinum and palladium recorded significant gains. For the week, gold was the only one to experience a loss. The yellow metal's weekly decline was its second in a row. Gold for February
In precious metals prices on Thursday, gold and silver registered very slight gains, while platinum and palladium recorded solid losses. Gold for February delivery rose by $1.80, or 0.09%, to settle at $2,017.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. "The bulls have the overall near-term technical advantage but have