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Demand for gold ornaments up

Today Online | December 26, 2011 | 9:08 pm Precious Metals Europe Gold

Demand for gold, a perennial hedge against inflation, is on the rise again. Private mints in Singapore are reporting a 20-per-cent increase in orders from jewellers and gold shops and attribute this to the upcoming Chinese New Year. Next year’s zodiac is…