Gold, Silver Rebound on U.S., European Sovereign-Debt Concern

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Gold futures rose the most in a week after mounting debt woes in the U.S. and Europe spurred demand for the metal as a store of value. Silver surged the most in four months.

A U.S. congressional committee failed to reach agreement on reducing the budget deficit. Global equities have tumbled this month as Europe’s credit crisis escalated. Holdings in exchange-traded products backed by gold climbed to a record yesterday.