Gold records, weak dollar, rising oil

: sui mercati asiatici il metallo prezioso vola a 1.165,23 dollari l'oncia (+1,3%). L 'gold has updated the new record this morning: Asian markets the precious metal flying at $ 1165.23 per ounce (+1.3%). Affect the usual factors: fear for the weakness of the dollar, an explosion of 'inflation and a slow economic recovery much more than previously expected. The gold, which has appreciated the beginning of the year more than 32%, upward drag the rest of the precious metals. This morning the silver part 18.76, 1460.50, platinum and palladium $ 366.

apre in rialzo sopra 1,49 dollari sui mercati del Vecchio Continente. In terms of the dollar exchange rate reflects the record of 'gold and the' expectation of a long period of low rates in the U.S.: the 'open euro rising above $ 1.49 in the markets of the Old Continent. The European currency changes hands aa $ 1.4960. Euro / yen at 132.53 and the dollar / yen at 88.52.

The price of oil rose again above $ 78 a barrel on Asian computer circuits. The WTI is rising in January of 71 cents to $ 78.18 a barrel against a closure to the Nymex to $ 76.72 (+74 percent) of the expiring December contract on Friday. Brent earn 75 cents to $ 77.95. A further element of tension on prices which adds a risk premium is the new geopolitical threats against Iran to the West.

As for the stock exchanges, Tokyo is now closed for national holiday.

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