MW: Crude, gold futures stay higher after Empire State
By Nick Godt
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil and gold futures stayed higher on Tuesday after the New York Federal Reserve said its index of manufacturing conditions improved in June. Crude oil for August delivery rose 59 cents, or 0.8%, to $76.87 a barrel. Gold for August delivery was up $2.80, or 0.2%, to $1,227.10 an ounce. The Empire State Manufacturing index rose to 19.6 in June from 19.1 in May, remaining solidly in positive growth territory but off the high of 31.9 in April.
