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Why have gold prices hit record highs?
Gold is a tangible commodity – a physical good that can be bought and sold. An estimated 3,000 tonnes of gold are mined each year. But why is it going up in value?
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Gold bars in a vault at the United States Mint in New York. Pic: AP
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