| Participants in precious metals markets are watching to see if geopolitical tensions put more of a risk premium into gold and boost palladium again, says Robin Bhar, metals analyst with Societe Generale. Prices spiked last week when a Malaysian jetliner was reportedly shot down by pro-Russian separatists, but have since pulled back.
“However, with all eyes on (Russian President Vladimir) Putin, aside from some price volatility here and there, the majority of investors seem to cautiously sit on the sidelines watching the action in the political spectrum unfold,” Bhar says...............................................Full Article: Source
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