Gold prices fell on Tuesday after better-than-expected U.S. retail sales data boosted the dollar.

The retail sales data came ahead of major central bank decisions, with the European Central Bank due on July 25 and the Fed expected to deliver a U.S. interest rate cut on July 31.

Meanwhile Platinum prices breached 2-month highs, up 2.4% to $854 per ounce, its highest since May 15.

Hedge funds and money managers cut their bullish stance in COMEX gold in the latest week

Where are commodity prices heading next?  Watch Phil Carr at The Gold & Silver Club review Gold with the latest price forecast and predictions:

 

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