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Gold Hovers Near Record as US Growth Concerns Fan Haven Demand

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Gold edged higher after rising through $3,000 an ounce on Friday, with investors weighing news the US government managed to avert a shutdown against persistent economic growth concerns.

Bullion traded near $2,990 an ounce, after easing from its all-time high just shy of $3,005 an ounce, as the US Senate passed a Republican spending plan that paved the way for the approval of a government funding package.