Gold loses its hold over haven hunters
Demand for the yellow metal is ebbing but the possibility of a Greek exit from the eurozone and weakening US economic data could reawaken interest
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Fiscal uncertainty in the Eurozone and political uncertainty in the UK has buoyed the price of gold as investors pull money out of risky assets and continue to invest in the precious metal
Italians recycle family gold
Italy is set to be a leading supplier of recycled bullion as economic crisis and high metal prices push Italians to sell their family jewels
Negative US sentiment fuels gold rally
Yellow metal hits $1,575.55 a troy ounce
Japanese pension fund switches to gold
Signal of dwindling faith in paper currencies
Gold tumbles below $1,600
Metal loses over 3% as haven status fades
Gold drops below $1,600
Investors remain unenthusiastic to yellow metal
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