Topic: Merk Investments
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Why investors turn to gold amid debt-ceiling uncertainty
The price of gold went up $12.90 an ounce on Monday alone, closing at $1,614.40. But if the debt ceiling is raised, the gold price could come down over the short term.
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Gold prices off their highs. Time to jump in?
Gold prices tumbled 6 percent after hitting a new record in late April. Investors who sense trouble ahead expect gold prices to surge higher. But other precious metals are poised to rise if the recovery strengthens.
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$1,506 an ounce: What's behind the rush on gold?
The price of gold has soared almost 32 percent in a year, making it the best of investments. The rise has been fueled by rock-bottom interest rates and inflation fears. Can the good times last?
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Bloomberg: a mayor of few options
Will New York City's mayor do an end run around term limits?
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