A salesperson holds a pair of gold bracelets in a jewelry store in the city of Lianyungang in east China's Jiangsu Province on April 6. Gold prices hit new highs that day as a result of inflation worries and the euro zone debt crisis, as well as ongoing unrest in the Middle East. Prices closed at a record $1,452.50 per ounce, up $19.50 (XINHUA) |