Decline in the prices of gold and other precious metals

Capitals, April 20 / WAM / Gold prices fell by more than one percent today with the rise of the dollar.

Gold fell in instant transactions 1.4 percent to $4,762.09 per ounce, after falling to the lowest level since April 13 earlier in the session.

US gold futures for June delivery also fell 2 percent to $4,781.90.

Other precious metals also declined, as silver fell in spot transactions 1.7 percent to $79.42 per ounce, platinum fell 0.8 percent to $2,086, and palladium fell 0.8 percent to $1,547.10.

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