New York precious metals retreated Tuesday as stocks rallied and the U.S. dollar surged amid hopes the passage of a financial rescue plan is still possible from Capital Hill. Nymex silver, gold and platinum futures lost, 5.8 percent, 1.5 percent, and 5.6 percent, respectively.
November crude-oil recovered from Monday’s more than $10 loss to settle to $100.64 per barrel, gaining $4.27, or 4.4 percent. Its lowest point for the day was $97.80.
December silver staggered down 75 cents to close to $12.28 an ounce.
October platinum plunged $59.90 to end at $1,015.10 an ounce.
December gold lost $13.60 to settle at $880.80 an ounce.
As always, track bullion prices at Kitco.com.
Source: CoinNews.net