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Gold is a proven investment asset, capable of reducing portfolio risk and boosting returns. As such, Chinese investors could benefit from allocating some of their portfolio assets to gold . . . .

India’s gold imports may rise in the fourth quarter as investors seek alternatives to faltering equity markets and a plunging rupee . . . .

Gold to Outperform Against Other Currencies . . . .

Iran’s gold demand will probably be “strong” for the next few months and then gradually decline as U.S. sanctions start to take effect, according to the researcher who covers the country for Metals Focus Ltd . . . .

Some big investors see warning signs ahead for markets but are holding their positions. Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is taking action: He’s put half of his $5.7 billion net worth into gold . . . .

The U.S. trade deficit increased to a near 9-1/2-year high in February as both exports and imports rose to record highs, but the shortfall with China narrowed sharply . . . .

The Russian economy appears to be in a far better state than that of the USA. The country’s economic management seems to be comfortably better than most Western economies . . . .

One of the most notable events in Russia’s precious metals market calendar is the annual “Russian Bullion Market” conference. Formerly known as the Russian Bullion Awards . . . .

Turkey purchased a record $13.8bn of gold from abroad this year, $9.8bn more than in the same period last year, Bloomberg reported . . . .