Gold Holds Steady as U.S. Dollar Hits 2-Month Low

WHOLESALE MARKET prices for gold bullion held steady just below $1750 per ounce Wednesday morning in London – a 2.2% gain on yesterday's low – after rallying Tuesday following comments from US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke. Silver bullion eased slightly this morning after hitting $34.55 per ounce – its highest level since November 16.