GOLD GAINS: Gold and silver prices rose after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the economy won't recover fully until more jobs are created. His remarks suggested the Fed will continue its $600 billion Treasury bond-buying program aimed at bolstering the economy.
OIL SLIPS: Oil fell as protests continued in Egypt. West Texas Intermediate crude for March delivery fell 32 cents to settle at $90.54 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
GRAINS GROUND DOWN: Wheat, corn and soybeans all settled lower.
SUMMARY BOX: Gold Gains On Bernanke Comments
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GOLD GAINS: Gold and silver prices rose after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the economy won't recover fully until more jobs are created. His remarks suggested the Fed will continue its $600 billion Treasury bond-buying program aimed at bolstering the economy.
OIL SLIPS: Oil fell as protests continued in Egypt. West Texas Intermediate crude for March delivery fell 32 cents to settle at $90.54 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
GRAINS GROUND DOWN: Wheat, corn and soybeans all settled lower.
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