Gold News & Info

Source: Marketwatch

San Francisco— Gold futures posted a modest gain Thursday, closing below $680 an ounce for a sixth session in a row as traders remained cautious against a backdrop of recent credit-related jitters on global equity markets.

Gold for December delivery tacked on 70 cents to close at $676.60 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange, retreating a bit from an earlier high of $678.80. The contract hasn't been able to close above $680 since July 25. See full story.