MW: Crude oil, gold rise on Bernanke's economic views
By Nick Godt
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil and gold futures rose early Tuesday, as soothing words about the U.S. economy from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke boosted stock futures and pressured the dollar. Crude oil for July delivery rose 16 cents, or 0.3%, to $71.60 a barrel. Gold futures for August delivery were up 3.70, or 0.3%, at $1,244.50 an ounce.
