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Gold could hit $2,000 in 2012, according to the latest Thomson Reuters GFMS survey

Gold Prices up on Optimism about Greek Debt Fix

Gold prices rose more than half a percent on Monday as growing optimism that European leaders will sign off on a rescue deal for Greece lifted the euro, and after China's central bank further loosened monetary policy.
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Gold Prices Fall as Greek Default Worries Increase

Gold prices fell on Thursday as the euro slid to a three-week low versus the dollar, pressured by news that European officials considered delaying a bailout package for Greece which fuelled fears the heavily indebted nation could face a chaotic default.
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Gold, Silver Suffer Three Straight Days Of Declines

The precious metals market followed Wall Street's skid today, as gold and companies that peddle it were driven down by underwhelming retail figures in the U.S., and ongoing concerns over Greece and the Eurozone.
Late Chinese leader Mao Zedong is seen on a 100 yuan banknote in this photo illustration taken in Beijing

Yuan-Denominated Gold ETF, World's First, Has Weak Debut

The world's first yuan-denominated gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) made a weak debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday, but analysts said demand would likely pick up as investors became more familiar with the product.
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Indian Gold Traders Stay on Sidelines

Gold traders in India, the world's biggest buyer, stayed on the sidelines as a rebound in the rupee raised hopes of prices dropping further after the yellow metal extended losses for the third day in a row, analysts said.
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New York Fashion Week: Behind the Scenes with Makeup and Nails Backstage at Falguni and Shane Fall 2012 Collection Show

No one really knows about the mystery behind the scenes backstage preparing for a runway show. The International Business Times caught up with members of the back of house -- the makeup and nail teams -- backstage before the Falguni and Shane Peacock show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York who are responsible for adding accessories of their own to the collection: ornate makeup and nail designs.
Cast members Nina Hoss poses for pictures during a photocall to promote the movie 'Barbara' at the 62nd Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin

Communist East Germany back in haunting new film

The oppressive world of Communist East Germany was brought back to life in a haunting new film called Barbara at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday, the first of three German productions in the main competition.
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Gold Falls Along with Euro, U.S. Equities

Gold fell on Friday, following losses in the euro and U.S. equities,as uncertainty over negotiations for a bailout package for Greece prompted investors to sell the metal and hoard cash.
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Newcrest Mining Books Record Six-Month Profit

Newcrest Mining Ltd., Australia's largest gold and copper mining company, said Friday profits in the second half of last year shot up 50 percent to a record level on sharply higher gold and copper prices.
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Gold Back in Demand as Prices Ease

Gold traders in India, the world's biggest consumer, drifted back to the market on Friday as prices eased from their highest level in more than two months, dealers said.
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Eyeing Yahoo Deal, Alibaba May Take HK Unit Private

Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba plans to take private its Hong Kong-listed unit, two sources familiar with the matter said, as part of a complex deal that would strengthen founder Jack Ma's control and give key stakeholder Yahoo cash and a direct stake in one of Alibaba's operating businesses.
World's Largest Textile Created from Golden Spider Silk Dazzles On-lookers

Gold Prices up as Greek PM Heads to Brussels

Gold edged up along with crude oil and the euro on expectations the Greek prime minister's presence in Brussels Thursday signals a likelihood his nation will receive desperately needed bailout money.
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Alibaba.com shares halted; Yahoo update?

Trading in shares of Alibaba.com Ltd was halted on Thursday pending an announcement regarding its parent, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, which reportedly plans to buy back the 40 percent stake in it held by Yahoo Inc.

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