Gold prices fall to $2,409.54 per ounce

Tokyo, Gold prices declined on Monday as the dollar strengthened, with investors awaiting comments from Federal Reserve officials and economic data for further clues on US interest rates. Spot gold fell 0.1% to $2,409.54 per ounce. US gold futures dropped 0.2% to $2,414.70. Among other precious metals, spot silver rose 0.4% to $30.88 per ounce, platinum fell 0.3% to $995.80, and palladium declined 0.7% to $962.50. Source: Bahrain News Agency