Thursday 23, July 2009 by

Gold supported amid inflation concerns

The gold price increased modestly in the second quarter, supported by, among other things, ongoing inflation fears. Traditionally an inflation hedge, gold was sought by investors who had growing concerns about central bank’s exit strategies and the implications of a reversal in quantitative easing measures, according to World Gold Council’s latest Gold Investment Digest.

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