Precious metals continued to tumble on Wednesday

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Source: Dukascopy Bank
Precious metals continued their tumble for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as hopes for further easing measures in the US disappeared. Broadly stronger US Dollar and weaker global equities also weighted down on the commodity group. Lingering concerns over the Euro Zone's economic state after disappointing Spain and Italian bond auctions created a downward pressure on precious metals. Gold lost 1.54% as strikes in India ended and China's traders were still out from the market due to holiday. Other precious metals followed the gold's suit. However, platinum and palladium may find support on the improving car sales worldwide. Palladium may face growing supplies as Papuan Precious Metals Corp. started mining at its palladium mine.


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