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The most actively traded bullion contract fell 2.6% to $4,915 an ounce on Tuesday, dragged down by a stronger dollar, easing geopolitical tensions, and the start of the Lunar New Year holiday in Asia.
From Barron's
The most actively traded bullion contract fell 2.6% to $4,915 an ounce on Tuesday, dragged down by a stronger dollar, easing geopolitical tensions, and the start of the Lunar New Year holiday in Asia.
From Barron's
A harsh crackdown on the demonstrations and the threat of U.S. military intervention have dragged the country’s currency lower, crippling daily life for millions.
The scheme began to unravel when an off‑duty British Transport Police officer noticed one of the suspicious suitcases being dragged around, jurors were told.
From BBC
But with no sign of the 84-year-old, there growing concerns about her welfare and questions about how long the investigation will drag on.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
