Precious metals prices will remain elevated on geopolitical concerns

摘要

PRICES are expected to retreat in 2007 from this year's record-setting highs,precious metals prices could keep elevating.Supply isn't really an issue outside gold;and demand is erratic from industrial,commercial and electronic products manufacturers.The big reason for inflation is that worries about Iraq's political landscape,the value of the dollar,economic growth,nuclear saber-ratding by Iran and North Korea,and Chinese central bank strategies have made precious metals attractive safe havens for investors.