New York, September 23: Gold today fell from record levels as gains in the dollar curb demand for precious metals as safe haven.
The gold fell to 1,292.10 an ounce on the Comex in New York, after touching an all-time high USD 1,298 yesterday. It dropped 45 cents to USD 1,290.90 an ounce in London, the first decline this week.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose 12,000 to 465,000, Labour Department figures showed.
Silver also declined 7.5 cents, or 0.4 per cent, to USD 20.98 an ounce on the Comex.
–Agencies