Gold steady; pressured by upbeat China data

13 September 2010  Reuters

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 Gold prices were steady on Monday, but could soften as upbeat Chinese economic data helped dissipate fears of a worsening global economy and ease safe-haven demand.

Industrial production in China ramped up and money growth exceeded expectations in August, showing buoyant economic growth despite government efforts to clamp down on bank lending and property speculation.

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