Gold posts small gain, other commodities fall on stronger dollar, disappointing data

November 19th, 2009 Gold ends flat, other commodities fallNEW YORK — Gold and silver have recovered from early losses, but other commodities are lower as the dollar strengthens. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures are up 70 cents at $1,141.90 an ounce.

November 17th, 2009 Gold, other metals hold to gains as dollar risesNEW YORK — A stronger dollar is keeping a lid on metals prices. Gold, silver and copper are little changed a day after hitting highs, while energy and agriculture futures are slightly higher.

October 2nd, 2009 Gold inches higher, other commodities fallNEW YORK — A disappointing jobs report sapped demand for most commodities Friday, but gold prices eked out a small gain as the dollar weakened. Prices for silver, oil, soybeans and other commodities fell after the Labor Department said employers cut 263,000 jobs last month, up from 201,000 in August and worse than the 180,000 losses economists were expecting.

August 10th, 2009 Commodity prices fall as dollar extends gainsNEW YORK —Commodity prices have mostly fallen for a second day as a stronger dollar weighs on prices. Gold and oil are lower Monday.

June 17th, 2009 Commodities reverse early losses, move higherNEW YORK — Prices for commodities like oil and gold are reversing early losses and moving higher as the dollar comes under more pressure. Most commodities fell in the early going as the Labor Department said consumer prices rose less than expected in May, a signal that the recession is holding down prices and that demand for goods is still sluggish.