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Gold Prices Reach Record High as Investors Seek Safe-Haven

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Gold prices surged to a record high on Friday, September 24, 2010, as investors sought to protect their wealth and hedge against a weakening dollar. The precious metal, up 18 percent this year, is on course for its 10th consecutive annual gain, the longest winning streak since at least 1920. The gold market's performance was driven by a combination of factors, including inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty, and a decline in the US dollar.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gold prices reached a record high of $1,299.70 an ounce on the Comex in New York, a 0.2 percent increase from the previous day.
  • The gold market's performance was driven by a combination of factors, including inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty, and a decline in the US dollar.
  • Investors' appetite for gold was fueled by its perceived safe-haven status, with investors seeking to protect their wealth from economic uncertainty.
  • Eaglecrest Explorations Ltd. (TSX-V: EEL) and Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: THMG) were two gold mining companies that saw their stock prices move in response to the gold market's performance.
  • Thorbjørn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, visited the Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG, TSX:G) operations in Canada and met with company officials, highlighting the industry's growing presence in the region.
  • Goldcorp Inc. announced a $10 million donation to Simon Fraser University's downtown campus, which will contribute to the social, economic, and cultural revitalization of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

Statistics:

  • Gold prices increased by 0.2 percent to reach a record high of $1,299.70 an ounce on the Comex in New York.
  • Gold prices are up 18 percent this year, making it the 10th consecutive annual gain, a feat not seen since at least 1920.
  • The gold market's performance was driven by a combination of factors, including inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty, and a decline in the US dollar.
  • Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE:GG, TSX:G) donated $10 million to Simon Fraser University's downtown campus, with 5 million dollars supporting the university's capital campaign and the remaining $5 million placed in the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts Community Endowment.

Sources:

  • M2 PressWIRE-September 24, 2010-OTC Stock Review: OTC Stock Review Stocks in Motion for Friday, September 24, 2010 are Eaglecrest Explorations Ltd., Thunder Mountain Gold, Inc., and Goldcorp Inc.

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