Gold, Silver Futures Tumble Most in Eight Weeks
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Gold and silver futures fell the most in two months as the U.S. faced opposition from Russia on a military strike against Syria, eroding demand for a haven. Platinum and palladium posted the biggest declines in 10 weeks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he will only support a United Nations resolution for military strikes if there’s conclusive proof that the Syrian government used chemical weapons on its people. A U.S. Senate committee is set to vote today on President Barack Obama’s request for authority a strike. The Federal Reserve will release a report today on U.S. regional economies.