Inside the Global Gold Frenzy

Courtesy NYT > Business  Sat, 11/07/2009 - 18:12

Amid a global frenzy fed by hedge funds, speculators and governments all rushing to stock up, the price of gold briefly surpassed $1,100 an ounce on Friday, a record high.


 

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