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Oil prices fell on Monday.
The West Texas Intermediate for July delivery dropped 4.13 U.S. dollars, or 4.87 percent, to settle at 80.75 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for August delivery decreased by 4.16 dollars, or 4.76 percent, to settle at 83.17 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.
Crude futures settle lower on Monday
International gold and silver prices both rose significantly on Monday.
As of the close of trading, gold futures for August delivery rose 2.66 percent to settle at 4351.60 U.S. dollars per ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange, while silver futures for July delivery gained 3.25 percent to close at 70.180 dollars per ounce.
Gold, silver futures post significant rise
