Gold futures settle at a nearly two-week low

Gold futures dropped on Tuesday to settle at their lowest level in almost two weeks. Investors continued to weigh the potential outcome of the U.K. referendum Thursday that will decide whether the country will stay in the European Union. Gold for August delivery fell $19.60, or 1.5%, to settle at $1,272.50 an ounce.

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