gold futures declined for a second straight session on wednesday to settle at their lowest in seven weeks “although the uncertainty with respect to the us debt ceiling talks should be a positive for gold we think this week’s stronger dollar and rising us interest rates are more than compensating leading to the weaker tone” for the precious metal said edward meir metals analyst at marex gold for june delivery gcm23 settled at 198490 an ounce on comex down 810 or 04 for the session that was the lowest mostactive contract finish since march 29 factset data show