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Gold touches new high amid US debt jitters

Sydney Morning Herald | July 24, 2011 | 11:10 pm Precious Metals Australia Europe Gold

Gold surged to a new record this morning the political stand-off in the United States over the country’s debt-ceiling fuelled fears about a default among investors. Gold for August delivery climbed as much as 0.9 per cent, extending its rally to a record