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Uncertainty over global economic growth weighed on markets, capping gains in commodities and equities. Yellow metal softened from its four month high while, silver was seen rebounding after taking an initial dip. Spot gold was hovering near $1660 an ounce waiting for fresh cues to resume further directions.

Wall Street rebounded from mid-day losses as Financials led all gainers as stocks swung on news of Italy Prime Minister Berlusconi resigning.

Wall Street was sagging lower today, but a late rally in the day helped stocks to close in the green as investors keep a close eye on Europe's financial crisis.

Coming off the strong gains of October, Wall Street gets off to a rough start this month as Greece and the European debt crisis refuses to go away.

What is the true cost of gold? Is it paid for in currency per ounce or in the blood, sweat and toil of those who mine it? Or is the ultimate cost paid by the environment which is desecrated to find it?A book from the Pulitzer Center, published...