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High gold prices denting jewellery market

By Javier Blas in London

Published: October 16 2007 04:59 | Last updated: October 16 2007 04:59

The World Gold Council on Monday cut its forecast for India’s gold consumption this year to 15-25 per cent, in the first sign that record high gold prices are beginning to dent jewellery demand, one of the main supports of gold’s recent price surge.

The move came as spot bullion prices in London surged to a fresh 28-year high of $759.90 a troy ounce.

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