CHICAGO, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened.

       The most active gold contract for June delivery fell 17.6 U.S. dollars, or 0.95 percent, to close at 1,841 dollars per ounce.

       U.S. dollar index has surged to its highest in two decades. Market jitters about a potential U.S. economic slowdown have added the strength of dollar as a safe haven.

       The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index released on Tuesday stood at 93.2 in April, the lowest level since April 2020, giving gold some support.

       Silver for July delivery fell 39.6 cents, or 1.81 percent, to close at 21.424 dollars per ounce. Platinum for July delivery rose 8.7 dollars, or 0.93 percent, to close at 947.2 dollars per ounce.