Gold prices dropped as rising dollar lowered demand for the precious metal as a hedge against inflation. Restoring U.S. economy returned confidence in the U.S. currency, driving the greenback up. Some investors also were selling the metal to make profit from high gold prices. February futures for gold delivery slid $9.80 (0.9 percent) to $1,098.10 per ounce on the Comex division of NYMEX.
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