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How the US debt decision will affect gold

The decision to raise the U.S. public debt ceiling will put strong pressure on the dollar and the Treasury market. In the short term, this could lead to a correction in gold prices. Following the public announcement of a US national debt deal, the price of gold fell slightly. The price of gold may fall … Read moreHow the US debt decision will affect gold

The South African strike will affect gold

by William Moss

Hundreds of thousands of workers from various sectors of the South African mining industry have been on strike for several weeks in a row to improve working conditions and raise wages. Recently, a strike swept through the gold mining sector. The powerful mining workers ’union is demanding a 14% pay rise, while gold miners Harmony … Read moreThe South African strike will affect gold