Gold futures finished the day with moderate gains, as the most active December Comex contract closed $3.80 higher at $1,236.20.

Gold futures are trading marginally higher on the day, with the most active December Comex contract currently fixed at $1,234.50 after adding today’s gain of $3.40. These gains are occurring in tandem with a higher dollar. The U.S.

Although global stock markets had moderate gains today, U.S. equities were once again under dynamic pressure which resulted in a 600+ decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.