Gold eases from 2-month peak; econ worries support

1 September 2010  Reuters

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Gold prices touched a fresh two-month peak on Wednesday on persistent worries of a downturn in the United States and strong demand for gold-backed exchange- traded products. Spot gold prices XAU= rose 56 cents $1,249.55 an ounce by 0654 GMT, having touched a two-month peak of $1,250.55 shortly before.

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