CHICAGO, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Tuesday as U.S. equities weakened.

       The most active gold contract for June delivery rose 8.1 U.S. dollars, or 0.43 percent, to close at 1,904.1 dollars per ounce.

       The Conference Board reported on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index edged down to 107.3 in April from 107.6 in March, also supporting gold.

       Silver for May delivery fell 12.6 cents, or 0.53 percent, to close at 23.544 dollars per ounce. Platinum for July delivery rose 7.1 dollars, or 0.78 percent, to close at 912.1 dollars per ounce.