High prices of gold have left jewellery shop owners in a lurch. Even during the marriage season, the jewellery sales were down in India, especially in Gujarat and Kerala.

GATA chairman Bill Murphy explains how the gold market is manipulated by the central banks.

If you are interested in gold stocks - as you should be right now - there are several things that you should look for. These factors will make the difference between exemplary share price performance and the mediocrity.