Gold close to four-month low after Fed signals to taper

The gold almost reached the four month low, after the FOMC signaled sooner than expected tapering, thus reducing the investor activities. The gold for immediate delivery gained 0.2%, while the bullion for December delivery slumped 0.8%. The prices for gold tumbled 2.7% yesterday and 26% this year, thus coming closer to the first annual fall since year 2000.