国际金价涨至$1900每盎司

时间：2011-08-23 07:30:27

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The price of gold has risen above the $1,900 an ounce mark for the first time on growing concerns about a slowdown in the global economy.

受全球经济发展放缓的影响，黄金价格首次达到1900美元一盎司。

The precious metal rose 0.9% to $1,913.50 an ounce in Asian trade.

Fears of a slowdown in the US and the debt crisis in Europe have spurred demand for gold which is seen as a safe investment in times of uncertainty1.

Analysts2 said that with further US monetary4 stimulus5 looking likely, gold prices could rise even further.

"For the time being investors6 are happy looking at gold as safe haven7 in these troubled times, and will continue to do so until we see something positive and sustainable." said Darren Heathcote of Investec Australia.

Dollar vs gold?

Analysts said demand for gold was also being driven by speculation8 that the US Federal Reserve may announce new stimulus measures in a bid to boost the economy.

Central bank governors from across the globe are scheduled to gather for their annual meeting at the Jackson Hole summit later this week.

There is growing speculation that Ben Bernanke, the governor of the US central bank, may announce fresh stimulus measures in his speech at the summit.

"The idea for QE2 was conceived during the Jackson Hole summit last year," Ong Yi-Ling of Phillip Futures9 told the BBC.

"So the markets are hoping similar measures could be announced at this year's speech and that is spurring demand for gold."

Colin Whitehead of Fat Prophets added: "If they push through with more stimulus, gold could rise even further."

He explained that a fresh stimulus package would mean that the US would have to print more money to boost liquidity10（流动性） in the markets, which in turn could see the US currency weaken further.

"The underlying11 driver of gold prices is the depreciating12（使贬值） US dollar value," he said, "so the more money they print, the stronger gold gets."

Libya uncertainty

Oil prices also rose in early Tuesday trading, as fighting continued in Libya, and because of expectations that official figures will show a decline in US crude stockpiles.

Brent was up 33 cents to $108.69 a barrel, while US light crude advanced 62 cents to $85.04.

"It could take months before oil can start to flow again from Libya," said John Vautrain, oil analyst3 at energy consulting firm Purvin & Gurtz.

"I think there was a lot of euphoria（精神欢快） on Monday. But the whole country is not completely pacified13 yet and we don't have an organised government. A lot is lacking."


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1 uncertainty NlFwK     
n.易变，靠不住，不确知，不确定的事物
参考例句：
  • Her comments will add to the uncertainty of the situation.她的批评将会使局势更加不稳定。
  • After six weeks of uncertainty,the strain was beginning to take its toll.6个星期的忐忑不安后，压力开始产生影响了。
2 analysts 167ff30c5034ca70abe2d60a6e760448     
分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
  • I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。
3 analyst gw7zn     
n.分析家，化验员；心理分析学家
参考例句：
  • What can you contribute to the position of a market analyst?你有什么技能可有助于市场分析员的职务？
  • The analyst is required to interpolate values between standards.分析人员需要在这些标准中插入一些值。
4 monetary pEkxb     
adj.货币的，钱的；通货的；金融的；财政的
参考例句：
  • The monetary system of some countries used to be based on gold.过去有些国家的货币制度是金本位制的。
  • Education in the wilderness is not a matter of monetary means.荒凉地区的教育不是钱财问题。
5 stimulus 3huyO     
n.刺激，刺激物，促进因素，引起兴奋的事物
参考例句：
  • Regard each failure as a stimulus to further efforts.把每次失利看成对进一步努力的激励。
  • Light is a stimulus to growth in plants.光是促进植物生长的一个因素。
6 investors dffc64354445b947454450e472276b99     
n.投资者，出资者( investor的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • a con man who bilked investors out of millions of dollars 诈取投资者几百万元的骗子
  • a cash bonanza for investors 投资者的赚钱机会
7 haven 8dhzp     
n.安全的地方，避难所，庇护所
参考例句：
  • It's a real haven at the end of a busy working day.忙碌了一整天后，这真是一个安乐窝。
  • The school library is a little haven of peace and quiet.学校的图书馆是一个和平且安静的小避风港。
8 speculation 9vGwe     
n.思索，沉思；猜测；投机
参考例句：
  • Her mind is occupied with speculation.她的头脑忙于思考。
  • There is widespread speculation that he is going to resign.人们普遍推测他要辞职。
9 futures Isdz1Q     
n.期货，期货交易
参考例句：
  • He continued his operations in cotton futures.他继续进行棉花期货交易。
  • Cotton futures are selling at high prices.棉花期货交易的卖价是很高的。
10 liquidity VRXzb     
n.流动性，偿债能力，流动资产
参考例句：
  • The bank has progressively increased its liquidity.银行逐渐地增加其流动资产。
  • The demand for and the supply of credit is closely linked to changes in liquidity.信用的供求和流动资金的变化有密切关系。
11 underlying 5fyz8c     
adj.在下面的，含蓄的，潜在的
参考例句：
  • The underlying theme of the novel is very serious.小说隐含的主题是十分严肃的。
  • This word has its underlying meaning.这个单词有它潜在的含义。
12 depreciating 40f5bf628bff6394b89614ccba76839f     
v.贬值，跌价，减价( depreciate的现在分词 )；贬低，蔑视，轻视
参考例句：
  • Explain how depreciating PP&E is an example of the matching principle. 解释房产、厂房、设备折旧如何体现了配比原则？ 来自互联网
  • Explain how depreciating an example of the matching principle. 解释房产、房、备折旧如何体现了配比原则？ 来自互联网
13 pacified eba3332d17ba74e9c360cbf02b8c9729     
使（某人）安静( pacify的过去式和过去分词 )； 息怒； 抚慰； 在（有战争的地区、国家等）实现和平
参考例句：
  • The baby could not be pacified. 怎么也止不住婴儿的哭声。
  • She shrieked again, refusing to be pacified. 她又尖叫了，无法使她平静下来。

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