Gold shines as growth concerns mount
Analysts say gold is seen favourably as growth may be slowing from China to Europe
Singapore
GOLD climbed with silver on Friday amid concern that growth may be slowing from China to Europe even as the US recovers, spurring demand for a protection of wealth. Palladium headed for the biggest weekly drop since October.
Bullion for immediate delivery rose as much as 0.6 per cent to US$1,188.46 an ounce and was at US$1,185.81 near midday on Friday in Singapore, according to Bloomberg generic pricing. The metal was headed for a 0.9 per cent weekly loss with the dollar poised for a third weekly advance.
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