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Purchase of 2 tonnes of gold ended decade- long period of unchanged holdings
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It was kept abroad to escape the Soviet Union. But then Germany decided to bring it home
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Gold is one of the best-performing assets of 2016, but its reputation may be overstated
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Today marks yet another austerity budget, so it’s time to convert unwanted household goods to cash
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