loss of nearly 9 percent.
weekly slide on the London Metal Exchange since December 2011.
by Cyprus to sell its gold reserves to finance debt.
nearly 1 percent or more.
and the demand outlook was still weak in many markets.
Street stocks, some analysts said.
Houston-based IAF Advisors, said, referring to oil.
percent lower on the week at $99.65.
impact gold in the near term.
protection against inflation and other market risks.
after Monday's price slump unleashed some pent-up retail demand.
trading at Vision Financial Markets.