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Central banks rush to gold

by Stephen Beard
Oct 4, 2016
Central banks' purchases of the precious metal worry some onlookers.
Central banks are going on a gold-purchasing spree.
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Gold's popularity in India

by Shilpa Kannan
Jul 14, 2016
Thousands of tons may be stashed away in places like businesses and vaults.
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After Brexit, some investors seek safe havens

by Tracey Samuelson
Jun 27, 2016
But most remain on the sidelines, sitting out the turmoil in the markets
The Canary Wharf finance district of London, encompassing the offices of HSBC, Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Barclays, and other global banking corporations, is pictured from Greenwich park in south-east London on June 26, 2016. 
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Gold prices are starting to rebound, but why?

by Lewis Wallace
May 12, 2016
Demand for gold is up 21 percent over the same time last year.
Gold prices are rising again.
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There are hidden treasures in our sewage sludge

by Levi Sharpe
Apr 8, 2016
Millions of dollars worth of valuable metals end up being flushed down the drain, some coming from our own bodies.
Gold bars.
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Overstock has employees stocked for the End of Days

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 16, 2015
Overstock.com has a food supply for employees in the event of apocalypse.
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Why the gold standard is hardly the gold standard

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Nov 11, 2015
The idea plays well with some Republican politicians, but not with most economists.
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Why gold is losing its luster for investors

by Tracey Samuelson
Jul 21, 2015
Gold is in the tank. Why? Because people simply aren't afraid anymore.
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Europeans take refuge in gold

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 29, 2015
Greece's financial situation has helped drive up demand.
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Your Wallet: Invisible money

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Apr 17, 2015
Tell us: where do you hide your money?
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