by
Peter LaTona
December 29, 2010
At 8AM (CT) the APMEX precious metal prices were:
- Gold price - $1,406.30
- Silver price - $30.47
- Platinum price - $1,749.50
- Palladium price - $789.30
COMMENTARY: Gold is holding steady above $1400 as recent US data showed a decline in consumer confidence and housing. Palladium is hitting nine-year highs on expectations of high demand in 2011 and lower supply coming out of Russia. Silver went above $30 and is still climbing in early morning trades. The Us Dollar has steadied this morning vs the euro, but it is falling vs the Aussie and yen.
Gold spot price is up 20 cents – Silver price is up 14 cents – Platinum spot price is down $3.20 – Palladium spot is up $1.10
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