Spot gold was quoted below $4,000 in an Oct. 23 snapshot, after a Reuters reading above the threshold during Thursday trading; the quotes reflect separate observations.
The listed level came to $3,998.72 an ounce, putting it $1.28 under $4,000; the daily change was a 0.63% loss.
Spot gold's Reuters quote was $4,041.39 an ounce at 2:05 p.m. ET Thursday, down 2.4%. A separate Oct. 22 reading also placed bullion below $4,080 per ounce.
EconoTimes previously covered gold below $4,070 amid an oil rally and concerns over higher rates.



