Morning Gold & Silver Market Report – 12/2/2010
Peter LaTona
12/2/2010 8:09:00 AM
- Gold price - $1,386.50
- Silver price – $28.37
- Platinum price - $1,703.80
- Palladium price - $740.00
COMMENTARY: The Shanghai Gold Exchange revealed that Chinese gold imports increased almost fivefold, when comparing the first ten months of this year to the last year. Imports gained 209 metric tons of gold in the first ten months, compared to 45 tons for all of 2009. Chinese officials commented that the rising concerns about inflation, increase the appeal of gold as a safe haven. Precious metal prices are mixed this morning as gold and silver are slightly down, while Platinum and Palladium continue to surge.
Gold spot price was off $1.80 – Silver price off 26 cents – Platinum price is up -$21.50 – Palladium spot price is up $9.70
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