Gold Declines Third Time in Four Days on Fed Taper Speculation

``Gold futures declined for the third time in four days as U.S. economic data reinforced concern that the Federal Reserve will begin trimming stimulus measures, curbing demand for precious metals as a haven. The U.S. expanded at 3.6 percent rate in the third quarter, up from an initial estimate of 2.8 percent, while jobless claims unexpectedly declined to the lowest level in more than two months as of Nov. 30, separate government reports showed today. '' -- The data is probably mostly manipulated, but oh well, it's more important to create a perception of prosperity for just a little longer!