Gold prices fell today, with the dollar regaining some of its strength, while dealers are evaluating the possibility that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) will raise interest rates again in May, before stopping the cycle of lifting temporarily.
Gold fell in spot transactions by 0.1%, to 2003.03 dollars an ounce. US gold futures also fell 0.2% to $2016.20.
The dollar index rose 0.1%, making the yellow metal more expensive for buyers of other currencies.
Spot silver fell 0.2% to $25.16 an ounce, platinum fell 0.6% to $1075.58, while palladium rose 1% to $1624.72.
