Gold falls as safe-haven appeal shifts to dollar


BENGALURU: Gold prices fell on Thursday as investors flocked to the safety of the dollar after global equity markets slipped and the Federal Reserve raised concerns about the pace of economic recovery in the United States.

Spot gold fell 0.5% to $1,834.59 per ounce by 0744 GMT. Prices had fallen to their lowest since Jan. 18 at $1,830.80 on Wednesday. U.S. gold futures shed 0.6% to $1,833.50.

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