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The gold price was so quiet on Monday morning in Far East trading that I smacked the side of my computer screen to see if I could get the price to move…but, alas, it did not. This situation existed until well into early morning trading in London. Then, moments before Hong Kong closed, and at the London a.m. gold fix…someone decided that “hey, the US$ is screaming to the upside and we better do something about the gold price.” In just a few minutes, gold responded with an abrupt drop of eight b

Xstrata offer rebuffed. Anglo American's (AAUK) board unanimously rejected a merger offer from Xstrata (XSRAF.PK) due to " totally unacceptable " terms. Xstrata would have been the 'best fit' for Anglo American, say some analysts, but rival bids may emerge from companies like Vale (VALE). A 'disappointed' Xstrata may also make another bid, though its limited capacity to take on more debt could prevent it from offering Anglo American a premium. AAUK +0.5% premarket (7:00 ET). 3 banks