Gold rises in early European business, S African equities reach 30-month high
Gold prices rose in early European business yesterday, moving in their new $25.00 range amid continued edginess following last week's spectacular gains.

`Opec faces delicate supply-release decision'
Opec faces a delicate decision early next year in judging how fast to release mothballed supply. A wrong choice could undo all this year's good work, analysts warn.

Gold rally fires up options market
The gold options business exploded last week, with volatility and premiums tripling as market players rushed for cover amid bullion's surge to two-year highs, dealers and analysts said.


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