1.   But in the afternoon, the central bank issued a press release saying a debt buyback involving gold futures was no longer under consideration by the Finance Ministry.

2.   Diminishing fears of inflation have sparked a selloff in gold futures.

3.   Finance Minister Luis Raul Matos Azocar said the government is studying exchanging debt for gold futures.

4.   Gold futures fell as mining companies sold contracts, taking advantage of the recent rally to lock in prices, traders said.

5.   Gold futures retreated from early gains as investors sought other investments as a refuge from plunging global stock markets.

6.   Gold futures fell as the U.S. dollar strengthened, making it more expensive to buy dollar-denominated gold using other currencies.

7.   Gold futures rose for a second day on increased demand from jewelers and other manufactures.

8.   GOLD PRICES CONTINUE SLIDE Gold futures prices plunged for a second day.

9.   Gold futures fell as U.S. stocks surged for a third day, reducing investor interest in the precious metal.

10.   Gold futures rose as the weaker U.S. dollar makes gold more attractive to buyers using other currencies.