| 12.12.2008 - Gold and platinum near parity as dollar falls |
| From Mineweb.com: Gold extended gains to rise nearly 3 percent on Thursday as the dollar lost ground against the euro, boosting the precious metal's appeal as a currency hedge. Gold and platinum prices traded at within $5 of one another, threatening to breach parity for the first time in 12 years, as platinum remained rangebound ahead of a decision on a $14 billion plan to bail out U.S. carmakers..... Full Article: Source |