Brent fell $1.62 to $98.70 a barrel after settling up $2.13 on Monday
Euro zone debt crisis will remain a hurdle to gold prices as it weighs on the euro: analysts
Stronger dollar curbs demand for the metal as an alternative investment
Market analysts attribute the fall in silver futures to a weakening trend in global markets
The August delivery also went up by a similar margin to trade at Rs 4,758 per quintal
The August delivery moved down by Rs 46 to Rs 4,803 per barrel
Less sowing in producing areas following delayed monsoon also pulled prices higher
Poor rains in key growing areas also took prices higher
Pick up in investment demand, Central Bank buying ascribed to price rise
Concern over Europe's debt crisis deepens, spurs demand for gold as protection of wealth
Sebi has also rejected 817 applications and declined to pass consent orders for various reasons
US inventory is expected to show crude stocks shrinking for a third week
Production of lentils, rice, cane, oilseeds, cotton, coffee, rubber, tea has been hit
Speculators trim their positions amid weak trend overseas
Prices up over 1.3% from previous close