Divergent Prices for Gold and Silver as US Dollar Strengthens

Gold and silver futures prices closed mixed on Tuesday, according to market data. The gold price for December delivery rose by 0.48% to settle at $4,441.10 per ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange. In contrast, silver futures for September delivery dropped 0.52% to close at $64.935 per ounce.

The U.S. dollar saw an increase in late trading on Tuesday, with the dollar index rising by 0.02% to 99.828 against six major peers.