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Gold prices rose 1 percent in Europe on Wednesday as the dollar fell to a three-week low against the euro, and after the Slovak parliament's rejection of a plan to expand the bloc's rescue fund stoked concerns over the Eurozone debt crisis.

Gold prices settled where they started Tuesday, virtually unchanged, as uncertainty about Europe's banks offset Asian demand for physical gold.

Gold prices hovered in a tight range Tuesday, slightly below its opening level, as Slovak lawmakers put off voting on whether to support the expansion of a Eurozone bailout fund.

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Gold prices surrendered some value Tuesday as the euro slipped, and the dollar rose, ahead of a vote by Slovak lawmakers on whether to approve an expansion of Europe's bailout fund.

India gold rose on Tuesday to the highest in more than a week, on a weak rupee, while demand in the local spot market remained moderate as despite the price rise consumers were buying for a key festival, dealers said.

Gold eased 1 percent early Tuesday, giving up some of the previous day's gains, as stocks and the euro were pressured by waning optimism over a new plan to tackle euro zone debt, and ahead of a vote in Slovakia to ratify changes to the bloc's rescue fund.

Gold will reach $2,000 in the next three to six months, according to the chief investment officer of one of this year's most successful hedge funds.

Gold prices surged Monday and the dollar plunged as investors piled into stocks in the hope that Europe's sovereign debt crisis may finally be ending and the continent's financial system is beginning to stabilize.

Gold rose more than 2 percent on Monday, lifted by weakness in the dollar versus the euro after France and Germany pledged to come up with a proposal to recapitalize euro zone banks, while traders remained cautious ahead of further details of the plan.

India gold rose nearly a percent on Monday afternoon, extending gains for another session, following a similar trend in overseas markets, although a rising rupee checked gains, dealers said.

Palladium prices rocketed higher Monday as rising optimism about Europe's economy boosted stocks on both sides of the Atlantic and lifted commodities that rise with increased business activity.

Gold, silver, platinum and palladium, as well as other commodities, generally stand a better chance of handling a global economic downturn than other types of investments, Barclays Capital said Monday.

The price of gold in the fourth quarter will rise to an average of $1,875 per ounce, a nearly 15 percent increase from gold's closing price Friday, Barclays Capital said.

Gold prices jumped nearly 2 percent Monday on a plunging dollar and strong physical buying from India and China.

Gold rose more than 1 percent on Monday as the dollar fell versus the euro after France and Germany pledged to strike a proposal to recapitalize euro zone banks, while traders remained cautious ahead of further details of the plan.

Bank of America Corp will pay $11 million to ousted executives Joe Price and Sallie Krawcheck, a large payout at a time when banks face protests over pay but smaller than the eight-figure packages some executives received before the financial crisis.

Gold fell more than 1 percent on Friday as investors quickly sold to raise cash to cover margin calls in the lower equity markets after Fitch downgraded the credit ratings of Spain and Italy.

Gold prices busted a three-day winning streak Friday as fresh evidence of Eurozone instability piqued investors' desire for something safe and liquid.

Gold prices edged higher Thursday after the government reported surprisingly strong September hiring, but not strong enough to lower the nation's nominal unemployment rate.