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Gold steadies as coronavirus fears counters China economic data

Gold steadies as coronavirus fears counters China economic data * Coronavirus death toll crosses 900 * Dollar touches 4-month peak By Asha Sistla Feb 10 (Reuters) – Gold prices held steady on Monday, as rising concerns over the severity of the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the global markets offset slight pressure from positive economic data from China and the United States. Spot gold was little changed at $1,569.05 per ounce by 0313 GMT. U.S. gold futures were flat…

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Gold mine gangs tote AK-47s to outgun South African Police

Gold mine gangs tote AK-47s to outgun South African Police Barberton Mines are now using state of the art equipment to trace illegal miners. Gold mines offer soft targets for syndicates that previously specialized in cash-in-transit heists. Picture: Simphiwe Mbokazi JOHANNESBURG – At 10 p.m. on the second Sunday in December, a criminal platoon armed with AK-47 and R6 assault rifles stormed one of the largest gold mines still operating on South Africa’s fabled Witwatersrand basin. Moving with military precision,…

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Gold price is eyeing central banks’ reaction to coronavirus – INTL FCStone

Gold price is eyeing central banks' reaction to coronavirus – INTL FCStone Gold price is eyeing central banks’ reaction to coronavirus – INTL FCStone (Kitco News) Trying to measure economic fallout from the coronavirus is a difficult task, but when it comes to figuring out the virus’ impact on gold, investors should be paying attention to what central banks around the world are doing. Any additional easing that might stem from slower economic growth will boost the case of holding…

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US Mint gold coin sales see a sharp jump after worst year on record

U.S. Mint gold coin sales see a sharp jump after worst year on record U.S. Mint gold coin sales see a sharp jump after worst year on record (Kitco News) U.S. Mint gold coin sales saw a strong recovery in January after the weakest year on record in 2019. The big story last year was contrasting sales between The Perth Mint of Australia, which saw a surge in gold coin sales, and the U.S. Mint, which reported dwindling sales throughout…

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Gold falls 1 as China works to stem economic impact of virus

Gold falls 1% as China works to stem economic impact of virus * Gold to stay in $1,550-$1,600/oz range for now – analyst * Palladium jumps more than 4% * U.S. factory orders rise above expectations By Diptendu Lahiri Feb 4 (Reuters) – Gold slid more than 1% on Tuesday as China’s steps to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic drove some investors away from safe havens and back into riskier assets. Spot gold fell 1.61 % to…

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Gold prices have formed a bottom – expect the next rally to target 1900

Gold prices have formed a bottom – expect the next rally to target $1,900 Gold prices have been consolidating for a few months already, and the next breakout could take prices to 2011 highs of $1,923, this according to Peter Reznicek, head trader at shadowtrader.net. “For me, the target just has to be the prior all-time high in 2011. I’m just looking at the $1,923 level, that would be fine, and then reassess the situation from there,” Reznicek told Kitco…

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Gold price starts week with small gains as China returns from holidays coronavirus continues to spread

Gold price starts week with small gains as China returns from holidays; coronavirus continues to spread (Kitco News) – Global financial markets are taking the further escalation in the coronavirus in stride as S&P 500 futures start the new trading week in slightly positive territory. However, investors aren't entirely ignoring risks as gold prices are also starting the week in positive territory, with some analysts looking for prices to push to $1,600 an ounce in the near-term. March S&P 500…

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PRECIOUS-Gold set for best month in five as virus stifles risk appetite

PRECIOUS-Gold set for best month in five as virus stifles risk appetite * World share index heads for worst week since August * WHO opposes restrictions on travel or trade with China * Gold gains over 4% so far this month, Palladium up 18% Jan 31 (Reuters) – Gold prices rose on Friday and were heading for their best month in five as worries over economic growth due to the fast-spreading coronavirus boosted appetite for safe havens. Supply-squeezed palladium, meanwhile,…

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Gold silver prices gain as coronavirus fears quickly return

Gold, silver prices gain as coronavirus fears quickly return Gold and silver prices are higher, with silver posting solid gains, in early U.S. futures trading Thursday. Marketplace focus Thursday is right back on the coronavirus outbreak that is spreading. February gold futures were last up $7.10 an ounce at 1,577.50. March Comex silver prices were last up $0.263 at $17.75 an ounce. The U.S. economic data point of the day Thursday saw the advance estimate of fourth-quarter GDP come in…

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Gold prices jump today Now just 700 away from record highs

Gold prices jump today. Now, just ₹700 away from record highs Gold and silver prices have jumped amid coronavirus scare Demand of gold in India may take a hit in near term due to a rally in prices Gold and silver prices in India edged higher today as global rates firmed amid the coronavirus scare. On MCX, gold futures prices were up 0.66% to ₹40,618 per 10 gram, extending gains to the second session. Gold prices are now just ₹700…

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