Sky’s the limit

The global price of gold has increased for the 10th straight year, according to a report released by the World Gold Council. The report, Gold Investment Digest, detailed how gold reached US$1,405 per ounce—a 29 per cent increase from last year—by identifying key sectors that drove economic recovery across the world. Noticeable growth factors also included high demand for gold investment packages in China and jewellery in India. 

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