Gold gains as investors weight government shutdown and stimulus

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Gold futures gained on Wednesday trading session after they were traded near the lowest level in an 8-week period as investors weighed the outlook for the U.S. Federal Reserve's stimulus package after the U.S. government shut down partially for the first time in 17 years. Bullion for delivery in October advanced 0.5% to $1,293.60 an ounce and was traded at $1,292.41 as of 2:10 p.m. Singapore time.

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Wed, 02 Oct 2013 08:52:05 GMT

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