Gold edged higher on Friday as weak economic data from the euro zone exacerbated fears of a global slowdown, weighing on risk sentiment and putting bullion on track for its best week in nearly two months.
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Silver Demand in India Set for 4-Year High on Farm Cash Payout
Silver will see a resurgence in demand this year from rural Indians spending cash handouts from the government designed to aid local economies ahead of the general election, according to Metals Focus Ltd.
Buy Gold, Sell Stocks Is the ‘Trade of Century’ Says One Hedge Fund
One of last year’s best-performing hedge funds says the “trade of the century” is to buy gold and sell stocks as risk assets are due for another meltdown.
Gold Settles with a Loss as Investors look to the Outcome of the Fed’s Meeting
Gold settled with a loss on Monday, giving up earlier modest gains as traders looked ahead to the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s meeting.
Gold Down as Equities Up Ahead of Fed Policy Meeting
The dollar was steady at 96.593, against a basket of major currencies, after falling 0.2 percent in the previous session.
ANALYSTS: NEW ZEALAND SHOOTING SENT GOLD PRICE HIGHER
The attacks over in New Zealand has stunned the markets; Investors are seeking shelter under safe haven assets.
Gold Price Dip Attracts Buyers Amid Wedding Season
Physical gold demand improved this week in India as a correction in local prices attracted buyers, particularly with the wedding season underway, while premiums in China rose on steady buying in the world’s leading consumer.