2008-10-12gulf-news.com

Dubai: Central banks in the Gulf and elsewhere in the world will likely turn to gold as the global banking crisis boosts the metal's appeal as a buffer against dire economic conditions, industry sources said on Tuesday.

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Analysts said demand from banks will likely affect gold prices, and retail consumers will resort to investing in bullion as well, particularly in exchange traded funds (ETFs), coins and small bars.

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"The only alternative to the US dollar is the euro. The pound sterling is probably not strong enough anymore. The yen and the Swiss franc, both strong currencies, do not have enough depth ... Hence, gold is really the only alternative to the dollar and euro," Schneebeli added.

Another advantage of investing in gold, Schneebeli said, is that the precious metal is "nobody's liability."



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