HA NOI (VNS) — Viet Nam's demand for gold declined sharply
quarter-on-quarter by 27 per cent in volume and 29 per cent in value in
the third quarter of 2014. SEE MORE Gold held a retreat from the highest level in two weeks after the dollar
strengthened and energy prices dropped, curbing demand for the metal as
an investment. Silver and palladium declined. SEE MORE Gold traded near the highest level in two weeks as some investors ended
bets on lower prices after the metal posted the first back-to-back
weekly gain in a month. Platinum fell while palladium advanced. SEE MORE The dollar weakened versus the euro after New York Federal Reserve
President William C. Dudley said raising interest rates too early poses a
bigger risk to the economy than acting too late. SEE MORE Gold futures rose for the second time in three days after a report
showed U.S. jobless claims increased more than forecast last week,
boosting demand for the metal as an alternative investment. SEE MORE
