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Falling gold prices lure American buyers

Increasing consumer confidence and discounts by retailers lead to year-end surge in jewellery sales
Wed, Dec 25, 2013 - 6:00 AM

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TUMBLING gold prices, growing consumer confidence and aggressive discounting by retailers have Americans flocking to jewellers' counters this holiday shopping season. The US gold jewellery industry is on track for its highest sales for the fourth quarter since 2010 and its first...

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