– Gold futures edged lower on Tuesday, pulling back from a 12-day high ahead of a vote by Slovakia on expanding the powers of the euro zone’s bailout fund, while strong physical demand in Asia provided support. On the Comex division of the New Yor...

Gold futures pared gains in Asian trade Wednesday, after setting an all-time high, as a move by the Swiss central bank to limit EUR/CHF drops sent investors scrambling for alternate safe-havens.

The action in the precious metals raises interest, especially in the maze created by a fear-driven market. Gold at this time is participating in a runaway move past resistance.