Gold, oil, other commodities rise on Election Day

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The price of gold surged Tuesday as voters cast ballots in the extremely close presidential election.

Gold for December delivery increased $31.80, or 2 percent, to finish at $1,715 per ounce, its second consecutive day of gains. Oil jumped 3.6 percent and other commodities ended mostly higher.

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