MW: Gold falls on optimism worst of crisis may be over
Gold futures fell Monday for a third straight session, wiping out their yearly gains as hopes the global downturn may be bottoming out reduced the metal's appeal as a safe asset. Gold for April delivery fell $14.30, or 1.6%, to $881.30 an ounce in early North American electronic trading. Gold has lost nearly 5% since April 1 and is now down slightly in year.
