Gold futures drop on stronger US Dollar

Source: Marketwatch
Gold futures for April delivery lost 0.9% or USD 16.10 to USD 1,724.40 per ounce on Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The sharp declined was mainly caused by the appreciation in US Dollar which harmed the interest for precious metals. Stronger greenback negatively affects gold and other commodities priced in US Dollars as they become more expensive for holders of other currencies. 

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