Stronger U.S. Dollar Keeps Precious Metal Prices Down

GOLD

The stronger U.S. Dollar, sitting above 103.50, and concerns that interest rates will continue to increases have kept Gold prices down. At 11am PT today, Gold is trading at $1,868 per ounce, up $2.

SILVER

Silver prices have not broken above $23 as it struggles to recover after last week. At 11am PT today, Silver is trading at $22.22 per ounce, down $0.25.