Comex Gold Gives Up Gains As Bernanke Says Fed Could Taper QE

(Kitco News) - U.S. gold futures have been on a roller-coaster ride Wednesday, first rising sharply when it appeared Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke remained dovish but then giving up its gains when subsequent remarks were construed to mean policymakers conceivably could begin withdrawing some of their monetary accommodation in the coming months.