Gold forged a record high above $1,625 per ounce here on Wednesday, as investors parked their cash in the precious metal in the face of heightened concerns over a potential US default. The price of gold struck $1,625.70 an ounce at about 0600 GMT on the London Bullion Market, beating…
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