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• Oil, metals surge as Mubarak dissolves Egypt government: [2011 Jan 28 04:30 PM] Unprecedented and wide-ranging national protests in Egypt grabbed the attention of the global media this week. Read more
• Gold will resume uptick, investment researcher tells reporters: [2011 Jan 26 09:18 AM] Gold will again benefit from European banks' debt troubles and the occasional snag involved in the U.S.' economic recovery, a top official at an exchange traded product company told reporters. Read more
• Gold futures rise while other precious metal futures slip: [2011 Jan 24 11:42 AM] Precious metals fluctuated in value Monday as gold ended three straight sessions of losses. Read more
• Copper futures benefit from strong economic news: [2011 Jan 21 11:49 AM] Indications about an economic recovery gaining momentum propped copper futures after the commodity's largest drop in 60 days. Read more
• Platinum imports to China grew with car purchases in 2010: [2011 Jan 21 09:31 AM] The host of the world's largest market for cars imported 40 percent more platinum last year, which correlates with a fervent demand for cars. Read more
• Weak mine production, Chinese action push down precious metals' sales projections: [2011 Jan 20 04:13 PM] Low production of an Arizona-based firm's mine in Indonesia forced the company to slim down this year's projected sales for precious metals. Read more
• Silver demand might push down commodity's value by 20 percent, investor says: [2011 Jan 20 11:07 AM] Amidst intense demand for precious metals this year, the price of silver futures might decline by as much as 20 percent. Read more
• Chinese production of precious metals increased last year: [2011 Jan 20 08:45 AM] Last year was a productive year for gold and silver in China, where their production increased from the prior year 6 and 8.3 percent, respectively. Read more
• Metals futures move up as data shows economic recovery is slowing: [2011 Jan 19 09:31 AM] Precious metals' prices slightly benefited from concerns about the U.S.' economic recovery as the dollar lost value. Read more
• Persisting concerns about euro debt benefit precious metals: [2011 Jan 18 07:49 AM] The value of precious metals increased in London as profound worries about European nations' debt-riddled banks remained. Read more
• Investor cites Chinese preference for gold : [2011 Jan 17 04:35 PM] The most precious metal is "more like a currency than a commodity," according to Anthony Bolton, the legendary investor who manages China Special Situations investment trust for Fidelity. Read more
• Debt crisis benefits precious metals: [2011 Jan 17 08:05 AM] Precious metals, an alternate asset that serve as a haven for wobbly currencies during financial markets rough seas, are expected to continue climbing after the credit rating of an already-aided nation was reduced. Read more
• Indian demand for gold grows amongst upper crust: [2011 Jan 14 07:42 AM] The higher price of gold does not serve as a deterrent to the higher class of the top importer of the precious metal. Read more
• Researcher predicts gold might strike $1,600 per troy ounce in 2011: [2011 Jan 13 02:08 PM] The value of gold might reach $1,600 per troy ounce this year as a result of interest rates staying low and Europe's continued struggle with its debt-riddled banks, according to an English researcher's report. Read more
• Metals gain on debt news: [2011 Jan 12 04:14 PM] The value of precious metals rose as Japan announced it will invest in European bonds and a Fed official stated adjusting stimulus spending is a possibility. Read more
• Precious metals climb as Portugal faces challenges: [2011 Jan 11 08:13 AM] Speculation about deepening financial trouble for Portugal influenced prices for precious metals to increase Tuesday morning in London. Read more
• Metals rise as European nations struggle to raise funds: [2011 Jan 10 08:19 AM] Precious metals' prices shot up as the dollar strengthened and three European nations announced they will sell bonds. Read more
• Precious metals' on the upswing as first week of 2011 ends: [2011 Jan 07 12:09 PM] Gold, silver and platinum ended the first week of 2011 with price gains as the U.S. dollar lost value following news about December job creation not being as strong as analysts forecast. Read more
• Mixed performances for precious metals: [2011 Jan 06 03:07 PM] Precious metals futures fluctuated on Thursday as economic indicators signaled that the U.S.' economic recovery may strengthen in the coming months. If activity picks up, inflation could rise and drive demand for solid assets. Read more
• Precious metals poised to rebound: [2011 Jan 05 12:00 PM] Prices for precious metals will reverse the sinking trend they've demonstrated thus far this year as gold bullion will average more than $1,500 per troy ounce and reach a top value that approaches $1,800 per troy ounce. Read more
• Values of precious metals poised to resume growth: [2011 Jan 03 10:15 AM] The successful pursuits of precious metals are expected to resume in 2011 as the debt crisis tearing through European banks shows no signs of abating while investors seek methods of securing their wealth. Read more