$ 1703.1

For triple ounce - at such a price, gold was traded on October 26, approaching the seven -editing minimum. The apogee of the 11-month increase in gold prices fell at the beginning of October-$ 1795 for ounce, but then growth stopped. According to analysts, markets seek to reduce risks, since the profit of large companies in the United States does not justify forecasts. For the first time in 2012, writes The Wall Street Journal, the Central Bank began to actively sell this precious metall. According to the IMF, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan became the most active gold sellers in September. During the month, their reserves decreased by a total of 129 thousand triple ounces. Only the central bank of Brazil and Ukraine bought gold.