US gold futures ended 1 percent lower on Thursday as investors locked up profits after the metal hit record highs the past two days, but strong investment demand is expected to support prices, traders said. COMEX June gold settles down $13.90, or 1.1 percent, at $1,229.20 an ounce. Ranged from $1,227.50 to $1,243.70. COMEX market interest up 4,602 at 588,106 lots, nearing a record high set in January 2008.
Comex estimated final volume at 160,080 lots. Spot gold at $1,231.65 at 3:08 pm EDT (1908 GMT), versus $1,236.35 late in New York's previous session. COMEX July silver finishes down 16.4 cents at $19.499 an ounce, as investors take profits on the coattails of gold.
Ranged $19.350 to $19.845. Comex estimated final volume at 40,288 lots. Spot silver at $19.45 versus $19.48 late in prior session. July platinum ends down $7.90 at $1,739.40 an ounce on broad-based precious metal weakness. Spot platinum at $1,733. June palladium closes down $4.15 at $543.30 an ounce in mixed trade, as the market looking for a firm direction. Spot palladium at $539.
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