Gold, Silver Close Lower on Profit Taking and Stronger U.S. Dollar

The Street reported that silver prices dropped due to a strengthening US dollar.

The market news is quoted as saying:

Silver prices lost 13 cents to settle at $40.56 an ounce. The U.S. dollar index was adding 0.83% at $74.13 while the euro was shedding 0.91% vs. the dollar.

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