| Gold is falling back out of favor with investors. Hedge funds cut their net-bullish position in New York futures and options by the most since November, U.S. government data show. A stronger dollar and gains for equities are cutting gold’s appeal as an alternative asset. Prices in New York fell for three straight weeks, snapping a surprise January gain that was the biggest monthly advance since 2012.
The global growth concerns that pushed gold higher last month are starting to subside as tension eases between Greece and its euro-area creditors. Europe’s economy picked up momentum at the end of last year, data showed Friday. The World Gold Council estimates demand for the metal reached a five-year low in 2014 as Chinese purchases slowed...............................................Full Article: Source
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