CHICAGO, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Friday after touching the low in three months.
The most active gold contract for August delivery rose 5.90 U.S. dollars, or 0.31 percent, to close at 1,929.60 dollars per ounce.
Gold has dropped more than 100 dollars from its early May peak.
Economic data released Friday are mixed. The S&P Global Flash U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) posted 46.3 in June, down from 48.4 in May, to signal a sharper deterioration in operating conditions across the manufacturing sector.
Nevertheless, the flash U.S. services PMI decreased to 54.1 in June from 54.9 in May, still above the 53.8 consensus forecast from economists. The reading, the second highest since April 2022, reflects strong consumer confidence within the sector and new client acquisitions.
Silver for July delivery fell 11.30 cents, or 0.50 percent, to close at 22.354 dollars per ounce. Platinum for July delivery fell 2.80 dollars, or 0.30 percent, to close at 923.70 dollars per ounce. ■