Adam Sarhan Reuters Quote: PRECIOUS-Gold drops near 6-month low on economic optimism

Adam Sarhan Reuters Quote: PRECIOUS-Gold drops near 6-month low on economic optimism

Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:04pm EST * Investors focus on equities, S&P rises to 5-year high     * Markets eye FOMC minutes Wednesday for US monetary outlook     * Platinum down after Amplats resumes SAfrican mine operations  (Updates prices, adds new comment)     By Clara Denina     NEW YORK, Feb 19…