Wed, 30 May 2012 10:15:04 GMT
Gold drops more than USD 20 on Spain downgrade
Gold fell sharply on Tuesday after Spain's credit rating downgrade. Egan Jones decision strengthened the greenback and affected negatively the dollar denominated precious metal. Gold to be delivered in August plunged 1.3% or USD 20.20 to USD 1,551 an ounce. June Gold contract lost similar amount and traded at USD 1,548.70 an ounce.