Gold

Gold is a chemical element with symbol Au (from Latin: aurum) and atomic number 79. In its purest form, it is a bright, slightly reddish yellow, dense, soft, malleable and ductile metal. Chemically, gold is a transition metal and a group 11 element. It is one of the least reactive chemical elements, and is solid under standard conditions. The metal therefore occurs often in free elemental (native) form, as nuggets or grains, in rocks, in veins and in alluvial deposits. It occurs in a solid solution series with the native element silver (as electrum) and also naturally alloyed with copper and palladium. Less commonly, it occurs in minerals as gold compounds, often with tellurium (gold tellurides).

Gold's atomic number of 79 makes it one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally in the universe. It is thought to have been produced in supernova nucleosynthesis from the collision of two neutron stars and to have been present in the dust from which the Solar System formed. Because the Earth was molten when it was just formed, almost all of the gold present in the early Earth probably sank into the planetary core. Therefore, most of the gold that is present today in the Earth's crust and mantle is thought to have been delivered to Earth later, by asteroid impacts during the late heavy bombardment, about 4 billion years ago.

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Gold jewellers wary of move to hike GST rates

Business Line 16 Dec 2019

Keyur Sha, CEO, Precious Metals, Muthoot Pappachan Group, said hedging in gold futures is a necessity in today’s time as an insurance product enables one to meet any unforeseen circumstances with respect to one’s life or property ... The volatility in gold prices due to geopolitical ......

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Asian shares up as 'phase one' trade deal boosts confidence

Business Line 16 Dec 2019

Asian shares moved higher on Monday as investors welcomed a trade agreement between Beijing and Washington over the weekend, but enthusiasm was capped by lingering scepticism about the deal and ongoing relations between China and the United States. U.S ... U.S ... U.S ... Spot gold prices fell 0.09%, with the precious metal trading hands at $1,474.19 per ounce....

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Asian shares up as ‘phase one’ trade deal boosts confidence

Asahi News 16 Dec 2019

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Sunday said a deal was "totally done," notwithstanding some needed revisions, and would nearly double U.S. exports to China over the next two years ... The reduction in U.S ... U.S ... U.S ... close of 1.604 percent ... Spot gold prices fell 0.09 percent, with the precious metal trading hands at $1,474.19 per ounce. ....

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Global Markets: Asian shares up as investors cheer 'phase one' Sino-U.S. trade deal

Yahoo Daily News 16 Dec 2019

By Andrew Galbraith ... U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Sunday said a deal was "totally done", notwithstanding some needed revisions, and would nearly double U.S. exports to China over the next two years ... It was last up 0.35% ... The reduction in U.S ... U.S ... Spot gold prices fell 0.06%, with the precious metal trading hands at $1,474.63 per ounce ... ....

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Asian shares up as investors cheer 'phase one' Sino-U.S. trade deal

Canada Dot Com 16 Dec 2019

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Sunday said a deal was “totally done,” notwithstanding some needed revisions, and would nearly double U.S. exports to China over the next two years ... It was last up 0.35% ... The reduction in U.S ... U.S ... U.S ... Spot gold prices fell 0.06%, with the precious metal trading hands at $1,474.63 per ounce....

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Gold prices rise slightly after a dip on Thursday

Yahoo Daily News 15 Dec 2019

Precious metals have recently revived after the dollar worth lifted in the commodity market. The prices of gold have increased slightly today after falling on Thursday before the GST Council meeting scheduled for December 18. The price of 24-carat gold has increased by Rs 20 for 1 gram and Rs 200 for 10 grams....

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Bullion price fluctuates in domestic market

The Himalayan 15 Dec 2019

As per the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FeNeGo- SiDA), the appeal of the precious metals had dimmed on signals of consensus on trade talks between the United States and China ... As per Reuters, gold price rose on Thursday as investors remained cautious ......

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Keep 15% of your asset portfolio in gold ETFs

Yahoo Daily News 15 Dec 2019

Further, it is vital to note that the lower and accommodative policy/interest rate environment is proving supportive for the precious yellow metal and turning the spotlights on gold ... Gold will prove to be an effective portfolio diversifier and the spotlight will continue to be on the precious yellow metal....

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Bullish breakout in crude oil futures

Business Line 15 Dec 2019

Gold, the second-largest component, continues to move sideways ... Above that level, the contract might even appreciate to ₹4,500.MCX-Gold (₹37,773). Gold prices continue to consolidate, and as a result, the February futures contract of the yellow metal is oscillating between ₹37,500 and ₹38,325....

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Oil Rig being repaired at Port Khaled in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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2020 predictions: from oil at $85 to a Trump election win

The National 15 Dec 2019

The second leg of the gold and silver rally kicks off. After cracking the glass ceiling of its five-year trading range, gold has been treading water since September. However, slowing global economies signal lower global interest rates ahead and precious metals will gain. Gold prices usually move up as interest rates move down....

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Treasures in the Attic: Moorcraft vase a highly desirable piece

Union Leader 15 Dec 2019

DEAR HELAINE AND JOE. This vase came from my husband’s great-aunt and is about 12 inches tall. It was originally in her home near Detroit. We really do not know much about it. Any information would be appreciated. — Thank you, D. C. DEAR D. C.. Some questions appear to be easy at first glance ... His work won a gold metal at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair ... .......

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Gold gains as trade deal roils metals

Taipei Times 14 Dec 2019

Gold posted its biggest weekly gain since August as investors questioned how far a partial US-China trade deal goes toward resolving frictions that have shaken markets over the past year ... Bullion futures rose as much as 0.7 percent as the qualms helped support demand for the metal as a haven ... The metal is up 1.1 percent this week, the most since Aug....

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Gold in India sold at discount as wedding demand disappoints

The Times of India 14 Dec 2019

India’s gold imports in November jumped 78 per cent from a month earlier to the highest level in five months as jewellers in the world’s second-biggest market for the metal restocked after a fall in prices ... Weddings are one of the biggest drivers of gold purchases in India as bullion in the form of jewellery is a popular gift....