PRECIOUS METALS: Prices of gold reached a new record maximum against weakening of US dollar

28 Jul — Dow Jones. Gold quotations on Monday reached a new record maximum as weakening of US dollar inhaled new life in rally of precious metals, provoked by uncertain prospects of world economy. August futures for gold for COMEX during the day showed growth by 2,2%, to 1940,10 dollars for troy ounce, having exceeded the former at most 1923,70 dollars, established in September, 2011. Futures finished day with increase for 1,8%, on a mark in 1931 dollars for ounce that is the record level of closing second in a row. Marks...