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Global stocks fall, gold rises after Brussels explosions

Written by Teunis Felter

Gold futures on Tuesday gained on apparent haven demand, while global stocks retreated, following explosions at a Brussels airport that reportedly left several people wounded and dead. Gold futures traded 1.2% higher at $1,258.60 an ounce. S&P 500 futures dropped by 13.70 points, or 0.7%, to 2,029, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell by 92 points, or 0.5, to 17,436.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/global-stocks-fall-gold-rises-after-brussels-explosions-2016-03-22

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.