Summary Box: Gold prices fall as dollar grows stronger amid Greece’s financial woes

Summary Box: Gold prices fall on Greece’s woes

FALLING GOLD: Gold prices settled below $1,000 an ounce for the first time in nearly a month as the dollar grew stronger amid concerns over Greece’s financial problems.

SHADOWING THE DOLLAR: Most commodities shadowed the dollar’s movement. In early trading, the dollar grew stronger, which meant lower prices for gold, silver and other commodities. As the dollar retreated later, many commodities regained some lost ground.

MIXED GRAINS: Wheat and soybean prices closed up while corn fell.