Gold advances above $1,400 as drop in shares increases demand

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Gold bounced off and traded above $1,400 an ounce as equities tumbled and the greenback's advance halted, spurring demand for the metal. Spot gold climbed 0.7% to $1,408.50 an ounce and touched $1,405.06 as of 2:12 p.m. Singapore time. The yellow metal for August delivery added 0.5% to $1,404.20 an ounce on the Comex.
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