MW: Gold falls for second day, sliding further from $1,000
Gold futures fell Tuesday for a second session, sliding further from the $1,000 mark, as profit-taking from the metal's recent rally continued. Gold for February delivery was last down $6.20, or 0.6%, at $988.40 an ounce in North American electronic trading. It surged above $1,000 Friday, the first time for a front-month contract since March 18, 2008. Trading more actively, the April contract fell $7.20, or 0.8%, to $987.80 an ounce.
