Gold prices fell off sharply today in active trading. Gold futures basis the most active April 2021 Comex contract fell by $29.50, and its last print was $1793.70.

In Charles Dickens's classic novel, a tale of two cities, he depicts the chasm and huge differences between two major cities in Europe. In the case of the book, as they revolve around France and England.

After four consecutive gains in gold’s spot and futures pricing, gold moved moderately lower, giving up $17.10. After factoring in today’s decline, gold’s April Comex contract is fixed at $1825.60.