| Gold futures rose to the highest in almost four weeks as concern that global economic growth is slowing spurred demand for a haven asset. The metal advanced this month as Federal Reserve officials indicated a worldwide economic slowdown may delay U.S. interest-rate increases. Germany cut its growth outlook today, and investor confidence fell to the weakest in two years as recession concerns mount.
Holdings in exchange-traded products backed by gold rose yesterday by the most since July. On Oct. 10, the assets were at a five-year low. Prices climbed 2.4 percent last week, snapping five straight losses, as bets that record-low borrowing costs will persist fueled investor demand...............................................Full Article: Source
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