Gold futures rose to their highest levels since August of 2006, as a weakening US Dollar and large fund buying have sent prices soaring. In London spot market gold was offered $6 higher at $670.05 per troy ounce. Markets learnt about huge fund buying in Tokyo. Citigroup metals analysts urged Barrick Gold to aggressively reduce or repurchase the entire hedge book. US dollar continued to ease against major currencies of the world as Federal Reserve cut GDP growth prospect. Comex warehouse stocks unchanged at 7,487,582 ounces.
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