Breaking Gold News and Commentary (21 August 2015)

21, August

IMPORTANT NEWS

Spot gold near five-week top as China worries spark safe-haven demand – Reuters

Asia Stocks Tumble as China PMI Hits Six-Year Low; Gold Climbs – Bloomberg

Gold prices up in Asia as China PMI flash survey shows dim picture – Investing.com

Top Metals Forecaster Says Fed Will Still Tighten, Hurt Gold – Bloomberg

Don’t be fooled by recent run-up in gold prices, say pros – MarketWatch

IMPORTANT COMMENTARY

Investors should plan for the worst – MoneyWeek

Interest rates must rise sooner rather than later, says Kristin Forbes – The Telegraph

China aims to Weaken the Yuan; Rattles markets – Global Money Trends

Why Are So Many People Freaking Out About A Stock Market Crash In The Fall Of 2015? – InvestmentWatch

World shipping slump deepens as China retreats – The Telegraph

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