Gold falls on strength of U.S. dollar

CHICAGO, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened.

The most active gold contract for June delivery fell 27.4 U.S. dollars, or 1.38 percent, to close at 1,959 dollars per ounce.

Gold posted gains in six out of the previous seven sessions on heightened geopolitical risks and global growth concerns.

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