New York gold prices fell on the 22nd to close at $1977.2 an ounce

On the New York Mercantile Exchange gold futures market, the most active June gold futures price fell by US$4.4 from the previous trading day to close at US$1977.2 an ounce, a decrease of 0.22%.

Market analysts believe that the prospect of the United States raising the debt ceiling is unclear, leading to a slight drop in gold prices that day.

On the same day, silver futures for July delivery fell 19.9 cents, or 0.83%, to close at $23.861 an ounce; platinum futures for July delivery rose $1.6, or 0.15%, to close at $1,077.3 an ounce.