New York closed at $1,398.20 down $13.80, yesterday, after which Asia took it up to $1,407, before London held let it slip below $1,400. It then Fixed lower at $1,396.50 down $8.75 and in the euro at €1,068.89 down €5.80 while the euro was stronger at €1: $1.3065. Ahead of New York’s opening gold stood at $1,398.75 and in the euro at €1,070.72.