Gold Price Up On Mid East, Asia Risk – January Best Monthly Performance

- Gold up 2.5% in January on stock falls, Korea nuclear test, Middle East tensions - Gold up an average of 4.4% in January over past decade - January positive month for gold and silver Gold prices hit a four-week high today over $1,088 per ounce, extending gains for the third day and leading to a 2.5% gain year to date. Deepening concerns over the indebted Chinese economy saw falls in stock markets again and tensions rose in Asia and the Middle East.

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