Gold Scores Second Consecutive Monthly Rise

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, maintaining modest monthly gains for the second month in a row.

The yellow metal front-month futures added $6, or 0.33%, to close at $1,815 per ounce.

Gold futures added about 0.13% for the month, extending their gains over the two months to 2.5%.

However, gold futures remain lower year-to-date by about 4.13%.