Gold Futures Drop After U.S. Manufacturing Unexpectedly Expands

Bloomberg reported that manufacturing growth reports caused gold futures to fall.

The market news is quoted as saying:

 Prices also fell as the dollar headed for the biggest gain in two weeks against a six-currency index. Prices touched a record $1,917.90 an ounce on Aug. 23 amid escalating debt woes in the U.S. and Europe.

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