MW: Gold falls as stronger dollar reduces investment appeal
Gold futures fell Friday, heading for a weekly loss of more than 3%, as the U.S. dollar rose against its major rivals, reducing the metal's investment appeal. Gold for April delivery was last down $17.30, or 1.8%, at $922.70 an ounce in early North American electronic trading. In currencies trading, the dollar index was up 1.2% at 84.951.