MW: Gold futures fall first day in four as dollar rises
Gold futures fell Tuesday for the first session in four, dropping from their four-month high as a strengthening dollar and falling oil prices reduced the metal's investment appeal. Gold for February delivery was last down $9.50, or 1.1%, at $899.30 an ounce in early North America electronic trading. It ended at $908.80 Monday, the loftiest closing price for a front-month contract since Sept. 22.
