The Philadelphia Bullion Index closed down 2.34% to 311.01 points. The New York Stock Exchange ARCA Gold Miners Index closed down 2.17%, as low as 2235.45 points on the new day; US stocks maintained a slight decline before opening — held steady at around 2,280 points, then rose slightly for a short time.

The Philadelphia Bullion Index closed down 2.34% to 311.01 points. The New York Stock Exchange ARCA Gold Miners Index closed down 2.17%, as low as 2235.45 points on the new day; US stocks maintained a slight decline before opening — held steady at around 2,280 points, then rose slightly for a short time.