Friday, August 18, 2017

Gold prices fall

Gold prices fall into negative territory on reports that President Donald Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon has left the White House. Gold for December delivery was recently down 0.1% at 1,291.40 after earlier hitting its highest level since November at $1,306.90. The Barcelona terror attack and uncertainty about the Trump administration's fiscal agenda had been supporting prices. Some say the long-term backdrop for gold is still positive even after the Bannon news. "I wouldn't read too much into that," said Bill O'Neill, co-founder of LOGIC Advisors. "There's still a myriad of potential events that can happen down the line that should prove bullish for gold,"

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