CHICAGO, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened.
The most active gold contract for June delivery fell 46.6 U.S. dollars, or 2.84 percent, to close at 1596.6 dollars per ounce.
The U.S. Dollar Index rose by 0.32 points, or 0.32 percent, to 99.5 as of 1750 GMT.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 137.76 points, or 0.62 percent, to 22,189.72 as of 1800 GMT, offering some support.
Despite Tuesday's sharp decline, gold reported gains for this month, against the backdrop of the ongoing coronavirus crisis and the stock market losses.
Silver for May delivery rose 2.4 cents, or 0.17 percent, to close at 14.156 dollars per ounce. Platinum for July delivery rose 6.1 dollars, or 0.84 percent, to close at 729.9 dollars per ounce. Enditem
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