Gold price firms ahead of Fed despite stronger dollar
Gold price climbs back to five-week highs near $1,360 an ounce on Wednesday, ahead of a Fed decision on monetary policy and more evidence of a weak US economy.
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Barrick expected to announce new price tag for Pascua Lama on Thursday.
Investors eager to see how much more Pascua Lama will cost
Barrick expected to announce new price tag on Thursday.
