Gold prices significantly advance

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Gold prices rose on Friday after a significant decline the days before.

Gold for December delivery at the New York COMEX exchange rose 8.4 dollars, that is 0.75 % up to $1,131.1 a troy ounce. On Thursday the cost of an ounce decreased to 1,119 dollars. In total, the precious metal lost 3,2% from Monday to Thursday.

Silver for December delivery increased 0,65%, that is 14.17 dollars an ounce.

The gold sales on Thursday were connected with lower demand for more reliable assets given the US GDP data surpassing the prognosis of analysts.

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